Triamterene, Structure, Mechanism of Action, Drug Interactions, Therapeutic Uses, Adverse effects and Contraindications
Triamterene Triamterene is a medication used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics or "water pills." Triamterene works by increasing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys, which helps to remove excess fluid and sodium from the body. When used for edema, triamterene is often prescribed in combination with another diuretic called hydrochlorothiazide. This combination medication is commonly known as triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide or simply triamterene HCTZ. Triamterene is primarily available as a generic medication, there are a few common brand names under which it is sold: Dyrenium Maxzide (combination medication with hydrochlorothiazide) Dyazide (combination medication with hydrochlorothiazide) Triamterene/HCTZ (combination medication with hydrochlorothiazide) Maxzide-25 (combination medication with hydrochlorothiazid e) Mechanism Of Action The mechanism of action of triamterene involve...