Dyrenium Overdose: An Introduction
Dyrenium® (
triamterene) is a medication used for treating water retention (edema). Even though it happens rarely, a person can take too much Dyrenium just like with any other medication. Dyrenium overdose effects will vary, depending on a number of factors, including how much Dyrenium is taken and whether it is taken with other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
If you happen to overdose on Dyrenium, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of a Dyrenium Overdose
The effects of a Dyrenium overdose can include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- High potassium levels in the blood.
This may cause signs or symptoms such as:
- Abnormal sensations, such as burning, tingling, or pricking
- Muscle weakness
- Low heart rate (bradycardia)
- Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
Treatment for a Dyrenium Overdose
The treatment for a Dyrenium overdose will also vary. If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment also involves supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Medications to increase blood pressure
- Measures to correct electrolyte imbalances
- Other treatments based on complications that occur
- Close monitoring of the heart and lungs
- Dialysis.
It is important that you seek prompt medical attention if you believe that you may have overdosed on Dyrenium.
