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Co-amilozide
Introduction
Co-amilozide (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide. Co-amilozide is used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure with the tendency of the thiazide to cause low potassium levels (hypokalaemia) offset by the potassium-sparing effects of amiloride.
Formulation
Formulation
Two strengths of co-amilozide is currently available in the UK:
- 2.5Â mg amiloride and 25Â mg hydrochlorothiazide, BAN of Co-amilozide 2.5/25 (brand name Moduretic 25)
- 5Â mg amiloride and 50Â mg hydrochlorothiazide, BAN of Co-amilozide 5/50 (brand name Moduretic)