Amiloretic 5 Mg/ 50 Mg Tablets. Amiloretic H.S. Tablets 2.5 Mg/ 25 Mg 5 mg/ 50 mg. 2.5 mg/ 25 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 19 June 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Oedema and essential hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
One tablet daily for AMILORETIC; one to two tablets daily for AMILORETIC H.S.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 hours, Duration: ~24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Severe renal disease
- Severe hepatic failure
- Hyperkalaemia
Common side effects
- Hyperkalaemia
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Monitor for signs of electrolyte imbalance.
- Avoid potassium supplements without monitoring.
- Report any skin changes promptly.
Serious warnings
- Risk of hyperkalaemia
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Non-melanoma skin cancer risk
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