What Is Triamterene-HCTZ?
Who Makes Triamterene-HCTZ?
Maxzide is made by Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Dyazide is made by GlaxoSmithKline. Generic triamterene-HCTZ is made by several manufacturers.
Some specific uses of triamterene-HCTZ include:
How Does Triamterene-HCTZ Work?
Triamterene-HCTZ is a diuretic. These drugs are commonly referred to as "water pills." Triamterene-HCTZ contains two diuretics that work together to keep electrolyte levels in balance. Hydrochlorothiazide, while effective, often causes low potassium levels in the blood. On the other hand, triamterene is a "potassium-sparing" diuretic, meaning that it can actually increase potassium levels in the blood. When taken together, these medications balance each other out.
Triamterene-HCTZ works by increasing the amount of salt and water the kidneys remove from the blood. The extra salt and water are passed out through the urine. By increasing the amount of water removed from the blood, triamterene-HCTZ causes a decrease in blood volume. Because of this effect, the medication can
lower blood pressure and can also help with water retention.