The drug 'Triampour'. Instructions for use

Tablets "Triampur" refer to the pharmacotherapeutic group of diuretics. Active components: hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene.

The drug "Triampour" instruction for use recommends for arterial hypertension. Medication is prescribed to eliminate puffiness associated with kidney, liver, or heart pathology, especially in cases where it is necessary to prevent potassium loss by the body. In combination with cardiac glycosides, the "Triampour" medication is recommended for use in cases of cardiac insufficiency, if it is necessary to remove the liquid or reduce the yield of potassium.

The drug is contraindicated in severe renal dysfunction, limited urination (strong anuria), acute inflammation in the kidneys (acute glomerulonephritis). Medication "Triampur" instructions for use does not allow for administration in cases of hypersensitivity to sulfanilamides or components of the drug. The drug is not recommended for severe liver dysfunctions (coma and precoma of the liver), electrolyte balance disorders, hypovolemia.

The drug "Triumpur" in pregnancy is contraindicated. However, in extremely rare cases, the doctor can recommend a medicine, assessing the potential hazard to the fetus and the likely benefit to the mother. If necessary, take the medicine during the lactation stop.

Dosages of the drug "Triompur" instruction for use recommends setting individually.

For patients whose body weight is more than fifty kilograms, certain drug regimens are recommended.

To eliminate swelling appoint twice a day for two tablets. It is advisable to take the medicine in the morning and midday. The maintenance dosage is a tablet per day in the morning or two tablets every two days. If necessary, this dosage (on the recommendation of a doctor) can be increased to four tablets.

In hypertensive disease, four tablets per day are recommended (in the morning and midday hours). With additional administration of other antihypertensive drugs, or during prolonged treatment, two tablets per day are sufficient.

As a concomitant therapy, the drug is prescribed two, at most four tablets per day. With reduced renal function, the recommended dosage is no more than one tablet per day.

Taking medication can cause undesirable symptoms. When using the drug "Triampur" in some cases, dry mouth, drowsiness, ataxia, nervousness, headache, fatigue were noted. Medication can cause a decrease in tear secretion, worsening of myopia, visual impairment (weakly expressed). Rarely, heartbeat, ECG change, orthostatic hypotension, diarrhea, epigastric discomfort, hemorrhagic pancreatitis, jaundice, partial intestinal obstruction can be noted. Against the background of the present cholelithiasis, when taking the medicine "Triampur" can develop inflammation in the gallbladder.

Potential side effects include disturbances in water metabolism and electrolyte equilibrium, an increase in glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, uric acid, as well as metabolic acidosis, hypovolemia, dehydration.

In a number of cases muscular tension, lethargic muscles of the skeleton, cramps in the calf muscles were noted. Rarely allergic reactions occur in the form of fever, urticaria, exanthema, itching and redness, and erythematosis.

Throughout the treatment it is necessary to increase the amount of liquid consumed per day.

During therapy, specialists recommend refraining from taking alcohol.

Before using the medication, "Triampur" should consult a doctor.