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Brand: Dyrenium
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. It is often used in combination with other diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and fluid retention (edema). It belongs to the class of drugs known as pteridine derivatives.
Used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension), often in combination with other diuretics.
Outcome:
Increased risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels)
Mechanism:
Both drugs can increase potassium levels.
Outcome:
Reduced diuretic effect
Mechanism:
NSAIDs can reduce renal blood flow.
Outcome:
Increased risk of adverse effects of amantadine
Mechanism:
Possible reduced renal clearance of amantadine.
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation for improved patient compliance (Year: 2026, 60% confidence).
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low ( <5%) likelihood of a major regulatory change in the next 2 years.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretic, Antihypertensive
Pteridine Derivative