Co-amilozide
Co-amilozide is a non- 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 offset by the potassium-sparing effects of amiloride.Formulation
Two strengths of co-amilozide are currently available in the UK:
- 2.5 mg amiloride and 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide, BAN of Co-amilozide 2.5/25
- 5 mg amiloride and 50 mg hydrochlorothiazide, BAN of Co-amilozide 5/50
In North America:
- Moduretic
- * Moduretic 5-50
- Novamilor
Side effects
The most common side effect is headache and nausea, loss of appetite, weakness, rash and dizziness.
Common side effects include:
