Amiloride Tablets
Intended to alleviate fluid retention to support circulation.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Amiloride
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
Amiloride Tablets details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Oedema
- Alternative names
- Midamor
- Therapeutic class
- Potassium-sparing diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Potassium-sparing diuretic
- Contraindications
- hyperkalaemia; severe renal impairment
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor serum potassium and renal function regularly
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; dizziness
- Serious side effects
- arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- intended to alleviate fluid retention to support circulation.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- MSD
- Onset Time
- 2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- potassium supplements; ace inhibitors; spironolactone
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Mechanism of action
Amiloride promotes the excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys while conserving potassium, reducing blood pressure and fluid buildup without depleting essential potassium levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: discontinue or avoid.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Amiloride Tablets
Amiloride Tablets contain the active ingredient amiloride, used in the management of hypertension and oedema. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Midamor, supplied as 5mg tablets by manufacturer MSD.
Buying Amiloride Tablets online
Amiloride Tablets are registered across 14 markets including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. Generic amiloride is often more affordable than the original brand, making it a practical choice for expats and people living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. These tablets are available to order online with delivery across the region.