FRUMIL

Drug Name

Frumil (Amiloride)

Common use

Frumil (Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide, Midamor) is a diuretic combination used in the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, edematous syndrome of various origin (including those which occur with chronic heart failure nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis).

Dosage and direction

If you are treated for high blood pressure use of Frumil requires several weeks as it does not treat hypertension but just keeps it under control.

Drug interaction

Frumil may interact with such drugs: ACE inhibitors, barbiturates, cholestyramine, corticosteroids, insulin, cyclosporine, muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other high blood pressure medications.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is almost time of the next intake by your schedule. If so do not take the missed dose. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of Frumil. There are not special signs of overdose for this medication except of dehydration.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 F (15-30 C), keep Frumil away from moisture and sunlight.