Moduretic
Amiloride · Hydrochlorothiazide
Formulated to alleviate fluid volume excess to support cardiac workload reduction and target blood pressure stability.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Amiloride · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg + 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Moduretic, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Moduretic vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Moduretic details
- Alternative names
- amiloride, hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Thiazide Diuretic, Potassium-Sparing Diuretic Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Diuretic Combination
- Contraindications
- anuria; hyperkalaemia; severe renal failure; addison's disease
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- electrolyte depletion; muscle cramps; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Digoxin; Potassium Supplements
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe hyperkalaemia, requires immediate medical attention; aplastic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate fluid volume excess to support cardiac workload reduction and target blood pressure stability.
Mechanism of action
Hydrochlorothiazide clears sodium in distal tubules while amiloride blocks sodium channels to conserve required potassium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety established. May contract maternal volume. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Moduretic is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Amiloride / Hydrochlorothiazide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.