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BRAND NAME : Dyazide
CHEMICAL CONTENTS : Triamterene/HCTZ
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Brand Name
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG Uses:
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG is a combination of diuretic drugs used in the treatment of blood hypertension and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid from the body. When used for blood hypertension, Dyazide can be taken alone or with other blood hypertension medications. Diuretics help your body produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure. Triamterene, one of the ingredients of Dyazide, helps to minimize the potassium loss that can be caused by the other component, hydrochlorothiazide. Maxzide and Maxzide-25 MG contain the same combination of ingredients.
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG Dosage:
The usual dose for adults of Dyazide is 1 or 2 capsules once daily, with appropriate monitoring of blood potassium levels by your doctor. The usual dose of Maxzide is 1 tablet daily. The recommendation for Maxzide-25 MG is 1 or 2 tablets daily taken in a single dose.
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG Contraindications :
If you are unable to urinate or have any serious kidney disease, if you have high potassium levels in your blood, or if you are taking other drugs that prevent loss of potassium, you should not take Dyazide.
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to triamterene (Dyrenium), hydrochlorothiazide (Oretic), or sulfa drugs such as Gantrisin you should not take this medication.
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG Side Effects:
Side effects of Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG may include : Abdominal pain, anemia, breathing difficulty, change in potassium level (causing symptoms such as numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, slow heart rate, shock), constipation, diabetes, diarrhea, dizziness, dizziness when standing up, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, hives, impotence, irregular heartbeat, kidney stones, muscle cramps, nausea, rash, sensitivity to light, strong allergic reaction (localized hives, itching, and swelling or, in severe cases, shock), vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG Overdose:
Symptoms of Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG overdose may include : Fever, flushed face, nausea, production of large amounts of pale urine, vomiting, weakness, weariness
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG Missed dose:
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG Storage:
Store Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG at room temperature, away from light.
Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 MG More information: Dyazide
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