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TRIAMTERENE (UNII: WS821Z52LQ) (TRIAMTERENE - UNII:WS821Z52LQ), HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (UNII: 0J48LPH2TH) (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE - UNII:0J48LPH2TH)
NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TRIAMTERENE
TRIAMTERENE 37.5 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
This fixed combination drug is not indicated for the initial therapy of edema or hypertension except in individuals in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked. - Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension or edema in patients who develop hypokalemia on hydrochlorothiazide alone. - Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is also indicated for those patients who require a thiazide diuretic and in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked (e.g., patients on concomitant digitalis preparations, or with a history of cardiac arrhythmias, etc.). Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs such as beta-blockers. Since triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide may enhance the actions of these drugs, dosage adjustments may be necessary. The routine use of diuretics in an otherwise healthy woman is inappropriate and exposes mother and fetus to unnecessary hazard. Diuretics do not prevent developmen
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 37.5 mg/25 mg, are light green, round, scored tablets, debossed with Watson 424 and are available in bottles of 30. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure. Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited Verna, Salcette Goa 403 722 INDIA Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA Revised: November 2014
Abbreviated New Drug Application
TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE- TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLET NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ---------- TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP REVISED: NOVEMBER 2014 RX ONLY DESCRIPTION: Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, USP, combines triamterene, a potassium-conserving diuretic, with the natriuretic agent, hydrochlorothiazide. Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are available in two strengths. Each triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide tablet, 75 mg/50 mg, contains triamterene, USP, 75 mg and hydrochlorothiazide, USP, 50 mg. Each triamterene and hydrochlorothaizide tablet, 37.5 mg/25 mg, contains triamterene, USP, 37.5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide, USP, 25 mg. Both strengths of triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for oral administration contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, polacrilin potassium, polyethylene glycol 8000, povidone, and magnesium stearate. Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 37.5 mg/25 mg also contain FD&C Blue #2. Triamterene is 2, 4, 7-triamino-6-phenylpteridine. Triamterene is practically insoluble in water, benzene, chloroform, ether and dilute alkali hydroxides. It is soluble in formic acid and sparingly soluble in methoxyethanol. Triamterene is very slightly soluble in acetic acid, alcohol and dilute mineral acids. Its molecular weight is 253.27. Its structural formula is: Hydrochlorothiazide is 6-chloro-3, 4-dihydro-2 _H_-1, 2, 4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1, 1- dioxide. Hydrochlorothiazide is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in sodium hydroxide solution, n-butylamine and dimethylformamide. It is sparingly soluble in methanol and insoluble in ether, chloroform and dilute mineral acids. Its molecular weight is 297.73. Its structural formula is: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, antihypertensive drug product, principally due to its hydrochlorothiazide component; the triamterene component reduces the excessive potassium loss whic Läs hela dokumentet