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Amiloride

• potassium-sparing Diuretic
• non-competitive antagonist of Aldosterone

Dose

• 10-20mg /day

Use

• oedema
• with thiazide or loop diuretics

Contra-indications

• Hyperkalaemia
• Acute  / Chronic Renal Failure

Side Effects

• GI disturbance
• dry mouth
• rashes
• confusion
• postural hypotension
• Hyperkalaemia
• Hyponatraemia