AMIUR 5 MG TABLET
Generic : Amiloride (5mg)
Treatment : Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure) , Edema , Heart Failure
Pack size : 10 (Tablet)
Manufacturer : East West Pharma
Made In : INDIA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Amiur 5mg Tablet is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill). It is mainly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce swelling (edema) caused by some other conditions.
Amiur 5mg Tablet can be taken with food, but you should take it, in the same way, each time to get the most benefit. Taking it with food can reduce some side effects and taking it early in the day can prevent you from having to get up at night to go to the toilet. You should keep using this medicine as it has been prescribed, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Follow your doctor’s advice about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as taking regular exercise and changes to your diet may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.
You should be careful about using Amiur 5mg Tablet if you have kidney problems or are unable to urinate. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease or you are pregnant. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. While using this medicine, you may be advised to limit your intake of salt or salt substitutes, and you should have your blood pressure checked frequently. Some other tests will be done to monitor your progress.
BENEFITS OF AMIUR TABLET
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Amiur 5mg Tablet is generally used in combination with other medicines to control your blood pressure. It works by reducing the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. This way it lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
In Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Amiur 5mg Tablet is a diuretic medicine (water pill) that helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will thus help you go about your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
HOW TO USE AMIUR TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amiur 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW AMIUR TABLET WORKS
Amiur 5mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amiur 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amiur 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amiur 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amiur 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amiur 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amiur 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Amiur 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Amiur 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Amiur 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amiur 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Interaction with drugs
Using the below medicines along with Amiur Tablet may reduce the efficacy or cause side effects.
- Lithium (used to treat some mental illnesses)
- Antidiabetic medicine such as chlorpropamide (used to treat diabetes)
- Ciclosporin and tacrolimus (used to treat rheumatism, psoriasis and prevent organ rejection after transplant)
- Captopril, enalapril, losartan, valsartan, sotalol, amlodipine, diltiazem, guanethidine, prazosin, clonidine, diazoxide, methyldopa, moxonidine, hydralazine, minoxidil, sodium nitroprusside (used to treat high blood pressure)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen (used to treat pain)
- Antidepressants such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (Ex. isocarboxazid), tricyclic antidepressants (Ex. amitriptyline, amoxapine), st. john’s wort (used to treat depression)
- Carbamazepine (used to treat epilepsy)
- Aldesleukin and trilostane (used to treat certain cancers)
- General anaesthetics such as etomidate and propofol (used to stop pain during surgery)
- Antipsychotics such as amisulpride and pimozide, phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or anxiolytics and hypnotics such as diazepam (used to treat mental illness)
- Atomoxetine (used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- Corticosteroids such as prednisolone and methylprednisolone (used to treat inflammation)
- Levodopa (used to treat parkinson’s disease)
- Moxisylyte (used to treat raynaud’s syndrome)
- Muscle relaxants such as baclofen and tizanidine (used to relax muscles)
- Nitrates such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate (used to treat certain heart conditions)
- Oestrogen and drospirenone (used to treat contraception (female hormones))
- Alprostidil (used to treat erectile dysfunction)
- Potassium conserving drugs (Ex. spironolactone) (used to treat heart failure) or potassium supplements
- Carbenoxolone (used to treat stomach ulcers)
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE AMIUR TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Amiur 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
SIDE EFFECTS
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amiur
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Leg cramps
- Headache
FAQ's
Q. What does Amiur 5mg Tablet do? Is it a beta blocker or a diuretic?
Amiur 5mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It is prescribed with other medicines to control increased blood pressure and to treat heart failure in patients who have had a heart attack. It is not a beta blocker but mineralocorticoid receptor blocker.
Q. How long does Amiur 5mg Tablet take to work?
Amiur 5mg Tablet controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. You may not see any improvement because high blood pressure does not have any symptoms. But, if you get your blood pressure checked, you may notice a change within 2 weeks of starting Amiur 5mg Tablet. However, the medicine may take 4 weeks or longer to show its maximum benefits.
Q. Does Amiur 5mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Amiur 5mg Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction. Amiur 5mg Tablet does not have any effect on fertility, in both males and females.
Q. My blood pressure is now controlled, still the doctor has asked me to continue the treatment. Can I stop Amiur 5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop Amiur 5mg Tablet. If your doctor has advised you to continue treatment, keep taking it. Amiur 5mg Tablet does not cure blood pressure, but keeps the blood pressure in control. Therefore, keep taking the medicine even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it may make your condition worse and you may have unwanted side effects.
Q. Amiur 5mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Does this mean that I will have more potassium in my body? Will it be beneficial for me?
Potassium-sparing diuretic are those medicines which increase the urination without causing any loss in potassium levels. Amiur 5mg Tablet allows sodium loss by body in exchange for potassium which is retained. It may result in an increase in the levels of potassium. Therefore, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels continuously. You may need to get it measured before starting Amiur 5mg Tablet, within the first week and one month after the start of treatment or after a change in dose. Potassium levels above normal range are not good for you or anyone.
Q. Does Amiur 5mg Tablet have any effect on the blood sugar levels?
Although it is not very common, but Amiur 5mg Tablet may increase your blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is important that you keep a regular check on your blood sugar levels if you are a diabetic. The use of Amiur 5mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who have type 2 diabetes along with some kidney problem in which the patient loses protein (albumin) in very small quantities in urine.
Q. I had been using Losartan for quite some time and was tolerating it well. Now my doctor has prescribed me Amiur 5mg Tablet along with Hydrochlorothiazide. I want to know why he just could not add Amiur 5mg Tablet with Losartan?
It could be possible that Losartan was not able to control your blood pressure adequately. Therefore, your doctor may have suggested an alternative medicine for blood pressure control (Amiur 5mg Tablet), but Eplerenone when taken with Losartan can enhance the chances of raised potassium levels which could be harmful for you. To prevent this rise in potassium levels, the combination of Amiur 5mg Tablet with hydrochlorothiazide may have been prescribed.
Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about if I am taking aspirin and have now started Amiur 5mg Tablet?
Aspirin may interfere with the working of Amiur 5mg Tablet due to which your blood pressure may not get adequately controlled. Aspirin and Amiur 5mg Tablet may increase the chances of rise in potassium levels in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, if both are to be used together, keep monitoring your blood pressure and potassium levels.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Amiur 5mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Amiur 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about if I am taking aspirin and have now started Amiur 5mg Tablet?
Aspirin may interfere with the working of Amiur 5mg Tablet due to which your blood pressure may not get adequately controlled. Aspirin and eplerenone may increase the chances of increased potassium levels in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, if both are to be used together, keep monitoring your blood pressure and potassium levels.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pack size – 10
Pack form – tablet
MORE INFORMATION
Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
