Names and pronunciation
(trye-am′ter-een) Dyrenium
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Drug reference
(trye-am′ter-een) Dyrenium
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Func. class.: Antihypertensive, potassium-sparing diuretic
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USES: Treatment of edema (CHF, cirrhosis of the liver, nephrotic syndrome, steroid-induced edema, idiopathic edema, edema due to secondary hyperaldosteronism)
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to triamterene or any component, anuria, severe renal/hepatic disease, hyperkalemia; use with other potassium-sparing products
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Black Box Warning: Hyperkalemia
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Edema • Adult: PO 100 mg bid, titrate as needed; max 300 mg/day
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Available forms: Capsules 50, 100 mg
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• Adult: PO 100 mg bid, titrate as needed; max 300 mg/day
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