Amiloride Hcl

AMILORIDE HCL

Trade name: Kaluril.

Action:
1. Prevent exchange of Na for K in distal tubules.
2. Causing K to be returned and some additional Na to be excreted.

Uses:
1. Edema.
2. Mild to moderate HTN.
3. Hypokalemia.

Contraindication:
1. Hyperkalemia.

Side effects:
2. Renal: Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, polyuria,
3. GIT: N & V, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, abd. pain.
4. CNS: Headache.

Nursing consideration:
1. Assess V/S, ECG, and intake & output.
2. Assess weight.
3. Serum electrolytes level.
4. Blood glucose level.