Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Description
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics are a group of Pharmaceutical Diuretics.
Therapeutic Usage of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Cardiovascular System
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics may lower elevated Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (by increasing the volume of Urine).
Nervous System
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics may help to prevent Alzheimer's Disease. [1]
These Substances may Interfere with Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Minerals
Potassium supplements should NOT be consumed by persons using Potassium-Sparing Diuretics.
Types of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Amiloride (Amizide; Kaluril; Midamor; Moduretic)
Triamterene
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