Warnings and Precautions With Amiloride-HCTZ (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Amiloride-HCTZ?

You should not take amiloride-HCTZ if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Moduretic, amiloride hydrochloride, hydrochlorothiazide, or any inactive component used to make amiloride-HCTZ. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of inactive ingredients.
     
  • Have kidney disease, including acute or chronic kidney failure (renal failure).
     
  • Have high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) before starting the drug.
     
  • Are allergic to sulfonamides ("sulfa" drugs).
     

Warnings and Precautions With Amiloride-HCTZ: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which amiloride-HCTZ should not be taken, as well as several warnings and precautions people should be aware of before taking it. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific warnings and precautions with amiloride-HCTZ that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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