Amiloride

Uses

Amiloride is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, cirrhosis and low potassium.

How it Works

Amiloride is known as a beta-blocker. Amiloride works on the heart and blood vessels. Amiloride works by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors where messages sent by some nerves are received by the heart and blood vessels. As a result of Amiloride treatment, the heart beats more slowly and with less force. The pressure of blood within blood vessels is reduced and it is easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Amiloride may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Vomiting,
Leg cramps,
Headache

Furosemide

Uses

Furosemide is used for Treatment of edema,hypertension and hypercalcemia.

How it Works

Furosemide is known as a diuretic. Furosemide works in the kidneys and removes excess water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Furosemide works by inhibiting the absorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules and in the loop of Henle.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Furosemide can include the symptoms below;

Pancreatitis,
Jaundice,
Anorexia,
Oral and gastric irritation,
Cramping,
Diarrhea,
Dehydration,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Decreased magnesium level in blood,
Increased blood uric acid,
Hearing loss