Triamteren

Products

Drugs containing triamterene are no longer on the market in many countries. Triamterene was included in Diucomb, Diuricomplex, Dyazide, Dyrenium, and Dyrenium compositum, capsules (+ benzthiazide).

Structure and properties

Triamterene (C12H11N7, Mr = 253.3 g/mol)

Effects

Triamterene (ATC C03DB02) is diuretic by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule.

Indications

Oedema, arterial hypertension.