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amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medication that consists of two active ingredients: amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide.
amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic that works by reducing the amount of sodium and water reabsorbed by the kidneys while increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This results in an increase in urine output, which helps to reduce excess fluid in the body, as well as a decrease in the amount of potassium lost in the urine.
hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, resulting in an increase in urine output and a reduction in the amount of fluid in the body. hydrochlorothiazide also helps to lower blood pressure by decreasing the volume of blood in the circulatory system.
