Frusemide
Uses
Frusemide is used in the treatment to reduce fluid retention and swelling as a result of conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, and nephrotic syndrome.
How it Works
Frusemideis known as a diuretic medication.Frusemide works by blocking the absorption of salt and fluid in the kidney tubules, causing a large increase in urine output.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Frusemide may suffer from such side effects;
Low blood pressure,
Water and electrolyte depletion,
Tinnitus,
Light sensitivity,
Rash,
Pancreatitis,
Jaundice,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Dizziness,
Anemia
Triamterene
Uses
Triamterene is used in the treatment of fluid retention, hypertension, heart failure, cirrhosis and low potassium.
How it Works
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic which helps the body to prevent from absorbing too much salt and keeps the potassium levels from getting too low.Triamterene also works to lower the swelling by removing the levels of excess water and electrolytes in the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Triamterene include the symptoms below;
Vomiting,
Dizziness,
Nausea,
Leg cramps