TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE belongs to the group of medicines called diuretics indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat oedema (build-up of fluid in the body). High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE contains Triamterene and Benzthiazide, which help the kidneys remove water from the body and lower blood pressure.
In some cases, TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and weakness. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Do not take TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE is not recommended for children below 12 years. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to avoid unpleasant side effects/interactions.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE is used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure and oedema (build-up of fluid in the body). It contains Triamterene and Benzthiazide, which help the kidneys remove water from the body and lower blood pressure.
Do not take TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have severe liver or kidney problems, high levels of potassium or calcium in the blood, Addison's disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor if you have diabetes, liver or kidney problems, difficulty passing urine, gout, or pancreatitis. Let the doctor know if you take other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking potassium supplements, diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride, bendroflumethiazide), ACE inhibitors (enalapril, ramipril), cardiac glycosides (digoxin), painkiller (ibuprofen), or antihypertensives.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have severe liver or kidney problems, diabetic ketoacidosis, or high potassium/calcium levels.
It is not known if alcohol interacts with TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE. Please consult your doctor.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE is not recommended during breastfeeding. Consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE does not affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE may not be recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Please consult the doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE may not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Please consult the doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE is not recommended for children below 12 years.
TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE might affect certain laboratory tests. Therefore, if you are due to undergo any laboratory tests, inform the doctor that you are taking TRIAMTERENE+BENZTHIAZIDE.
Your doctor may monitor your blood levels, especially if you are elderly, have kidney problems, or are being treated with certain painkillers.
High blood pressure (hypertension): It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels, leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack. Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, there are no signs or symptoms of hypertension.
Oedema: Oedema is a build-up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen. It can occur due to immobility, certain medical conditions and medications.