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Amiloride is a drug used to treat hypertension ( high [[ | Amiloride is a drug used to treat [[Hypertension|hypertension]] ( high [[Blood pressure|blood pressure]] ). It is a "potassium-sparing" [[Diuretic|diuretic that]] acts by inhibiting the reabsorption of [[Sodium|sodium]] by the distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts within the [[Kidneys|kidneys]]. By doing this it promotes the excretion of [[Sodium|sodium]] and [[Water|water]] from the bloodstream, thereby reducing blood pressure. | ||
Its structure is detailed below: | Its structure is detailed below: | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 14 November 2010
Amiloride is a drug used to treat hypertension ( high blood pressure ). It is a "potassium-sparing" diuretic that acts by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium by the distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts within the kidneys. By doing this it promotes the excretion of sodium and water from the bloodstream, thereby reducing blood pressure.
Its structure is detailed below: