Taturil
Taturil Brand names, Taturil Analogs
Taturil 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)
Taturil Chemical_Formula
C12H11N7
Taturil RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/triamterine.htm
Taturil fda sheet
Taturil msds (material safety sheet)
Taturil Synthesis Reference
Spickett, Timmis, J. Chem.. Soc. 1954, 2887 (1958)
Taturil Molecular Weight
253.263 g/mol
Taturil Melting Point
316 oC
Taturil H2O Solubility
48.2 mg/L
Taturil State
Solid
Taturil LogP
-0.323
Taturil Dosage Forms
Tablet
Taturil 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.
Taturil 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.
Taturil Absorption
Rapidly absorbed, with somewhat less than 50% of the oral dose reaching the urine.
Taturil side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Taturil 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.
Taturil Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
