Brand name: BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)
Midamor:
Hyperkalemia
hyperkalemia risk, potentially fatal if uncorrected; 10% incidence
if not used w/ kaliuretic diuretic; incr. incidence in renal impairment,
diabetes (even w/out recognized diabetic nephropathy) and elderly pts;
risk decr. to 1-2% in combo w/ thiazide diuretics; monitor K at tx
start, dose change, and during illness affecting renal fxn
What is the most important information I should know about BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)?
To reduce nighttime urination, take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) early in the day unless
otherwise directed by your doctor.
Take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Do not use salt substitutes or low-sodium milk products that contain
potassium while taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor). These products could cause high levels
of potassium in your blood. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any
salt substitutes you are taking.
What is BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)?
BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) is in a class of drugs called potassium-sparing diuretics
(water pills). It is used to reduce the amount of fluid in the body
without causing the loss of potassium.
BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) is used to treat edema (swelling) and hypertension (high
blood pressure).
BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) may also be used for purposes other than those listed in
this medication guide.
Who should not take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)?
Before taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor), tell your doctor if you
* have kidney disease;
* have liver disease;
* have diabetes mellitus;
* have high levels of potassium in your blood; or
* are taking a potassium supplement or an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor
(ACE inhibitor) such as captopril (Capoten), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril
(Prinivil, Zestril), enalapril (Vasotec), or others.
You may not be able to take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor), or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of
the conditions listed above.
BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is
unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) without first
talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) passes into breast milk. Do not
take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
How should I take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)?
Take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand
these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain
them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.To reduce
nighttime urination, take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) early in the day unless otherwise
directed by your doctor.Do not stop taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) suddenly even if
you feel better. Stopping suddenly could make your condition worse.Store
BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose BIDURET /Hydroclorothiazide,
Midamor)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only you next
regularly scheduled dose as directed. Do not take a double dose of
this medication.
Symptoms of an BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) overdose include an irregular heartbeat,
lethargy, fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, shortness
of breath, nausea, and vomiting.
What should I avoid while taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)?
Do not use salt substitutes or low-sodium milk products that contain
potassium while taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor). These products could cause high levels
of potassium in your blood. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any
salt substitutes you are taking.
What are the possible side effects of BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)?
Stop taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) and seek emergency medical attention if you
experience any of the following serious side effects:
* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
* an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, weakness,
numbness, or tingling (caused by high levels of potassium in your blood); or
* decreased urination.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue
to take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) and talk to your doctor if you experience
What other drugs will affect BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor)?
Before taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) tell your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medications:
* lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);
* a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,
Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), ketoprofen (Orudis,
Orudis KT, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren),
etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene),
sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), fenoprofen (Nalfon), ketorolac
(Toradol), or flurbiprofen (Ansaid); or
* a diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase,
Glynase, Diabeta), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), tolbutamide
(Orinase), and others.
You may not be able to take BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor), or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking
any of the medications listed above.
Also, before taking BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor), tell your doctor if you are taking
any other medicine to treat high blood pressure, water retention, heart
problems, prostate problems, or another condition. Some medicines used
to treat these conditions may interact with BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) and the effects
on your heart may be increased.Drugs other than those listed here may
also interact with BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor). Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before
taking any prescription or
over-the-counter medicines.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has additional information about BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) written
for health professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
BIDURET (Co-Amilozide, Amiloride/Hydroclorothiazide, Midamor) is available with a prescription under the brand name Midamor.
Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially
if it is new to you.* Midamor 5 mg--diamond-shaped, yellow, compressed
tablets
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children.
Never share your medicines with others and only use this medication
for the condition prescribed.
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