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