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Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide

Used for: This fixed combination drug is not indicated for the initial therapy of edema or hypertension except in individuals in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked. Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the treatment of hypertension or edema in patients who develop hypokalemia on hydrochlorothiazide alone.

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Cardiovascular medicine Blood pressure and heart medicines ID 1412
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What It Is Used For

Used for: This fixed combination drug is not indicated for the initial therapy of edema or hypertension except in individuals in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked. Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the treatment of hypertension or edema in patients who develop hypokalemia on hydrochlorothiazide alone.

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Active Ingredient

TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Chemical Name

TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Common Brands

Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic / Alternate Names

TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Tracking Note

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Coronary Artery Disease reference image: An anatomical illustration of the human heart.
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Coronary Artery Disease

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Heart Failure

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Hypertension reference image: An anatomical illustration of the human heart.
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Hypertension

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Peripheral Artery Disease reference image: An anatomical illustration of the human heart.
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Peripheral Artery Disease

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Dizziness

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Exercise intolerance

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Leg swelling

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Palpitations

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Edema

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Chest pain

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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Chest pressure

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

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