Amitrid
Amitrid helps lower blood pressure and reduce swelling by increasing the body's excretion of water and sodium, while also helping to keep potassium levels balanced.
Form
tabletti
Strength
5 mg / 50 mg
Active Ingredient
Amiloride hydrochloride dihydrate
Manufacturer
Orifarm Healthcare A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Take ½ to 2 tablets once a day.
Method
The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Important
Do not take more than 2 tablets per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache, weakness, dizziness, tiredness
- •Changes in blood sugar or potassium levels, loss of appetite
- •Shortness of breath, cough
- •Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain
- •Rash, itching
- •Irregular heartbeat
RARE
- •Thirst
- •Gout, dehydration
- •Bad taste in mouth
- •Vomiting, constipation, gas, hiccups, stomach discomfort
- •Bleeding in stomach or intestines, pancreas inflammation, severe upper stomach pain (bile duct issues)
- •Allergic skin rashes, sensitivity to light
- •Chest pain, fast heartbeat, sudden blood pressure drop when standing up
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Numbness or tingling in skin
- •Vision problems, eye pain due to high pressure, dizziness
- •Mild mood changes, sleep problems, nervousness, depression
- •Muscle or joint pain, muscle cramps
- •Problems with urination (e.g., pain, frequency, control)
- •Fainting
- •Blood salt imbalance, low magnesium
- •Worsening kidney function
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis)
- •Changes in blood tests, anemia
- •Fluid in the lungs, sudden severe breathing problems
- •Bruises, ulcers
- •Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Stuffy nose, dry mouth
- •Non-melanoma skin or lip cancer
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to Amitrid or any of its ingredients.
- Do not use if you have severe kidney problems or very high blood potassium levels.
- This medicine may increase the risk of certain skin cancers. Protect your skin from sun and UV light while using Amitrid.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience vision changes or eye pain.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe breathing difficulties after taking this medicine.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Effectiveness is reduced in renal impairment. Consider risk of orthostatic hypotension and hyponatraemia and -kalemia. (updated 19.5.2025)