Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic ATC code C03EA01 (WHO) | Routes ofadministration Oral | |
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names Legal status UK: POM (Prescription only) |
Co-amilozide (BAN) is a non-proprietary combination of amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide. Co-amilozide is used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure with the tendency of the thiazide to cause low potassium levels (hypokalaemia) offset by the potassium-sparing effects of amiloride.
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Formulation
Two strengths of co-amilozide are currently available in the UK:
In North America:
Side effects
The most common side effect is headache (about 8% of people taking it) and nausea, loss of appetite, weakness, rash and dizziness (each about 3%).
Common side effects (1/10 - 1/100) include:
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