Pterofen
Pterofen Brand names, Pterofen Analogs
Pterofen Brand Names Mixture
- Apo Triazide Tab (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Dyazide Tab (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Novo-Triamzide (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Nu-Triazide Tab 50 Mg/25 Mg (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Penta-Triamterene HCTZ Tablets (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Pro-Triazide (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Riva-Zide 50/25mg Tablets (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
Pterofen Chemical_Formula
C12H11N7
Pterofen RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/triamterine.htm
Pterofen fda sheet
Pterofen msds (material safety sheet)
Pterofen Synthesis Reference
Spickett, Timmis, J. Chem.. Soc. 1954, 2887 (1958)
Pterofen Molecular Weight
253.263 g/mol
Pterofen Melting Point
316 oC
Pterofen H2O Solubility
48.2 mg/L
Pterofen State
Solid
Pterofen LogP
-0.323
Pterofen Dosage Forms
Tablet
Pterofen Indication
For the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and the nephrotic syndrome; also in steroid-induced edema, idiopathic edema, and edema due to secondary hyperaldosteronism.
Pterofen Pharmacology
Triamterene, a relatively weak, potassium-sparing distal tubule diuretic and antihypertensive, is used in the management of hypokalemia. Triamterene is similar in action to amiloride but, unlike amiloride, increases the urinary excretion of magnesium.
Pterofen Absorption
Rapidly absorbed, with somewhat less than 50% of the oral dose reaching the urine.
Pterofen side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Pterofen Patient Information
Information for Patients
To help avoid stomach upset, it is recommended that the drug be taken after meals.
If a single daily dose is prescribed, it may be preferable to take it in the morning to minimize the effect of increased frequency of urination on nighttime sleep.
If a dose is missed, the patient should not take more than the prescribed dose at the next dosing interval.
Pterofen Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
