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HYPERALDOSTERONISM
Hyperaldosteronism is a group of disorders in which aldosterone production is inappropriately high, relatively autonomous & non-suppressible by sodium loading.
Signs & symptoms are nonspecific.
Symptoms are caused by hypertension (eg headache), hypokalemia (eg polyuria, nocturia, muscle cramps & weakness, tetany, paralysis, etc) & metabolic alkalosis.

Hyperaldosteronism Drug Information

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Ami-hydrotride
amiloride hydrochloride + hydrochlorothiazide
Apo-Amilzide
amiloride hydrochloride + hydrochlorothiazide
Moduride
amiloride hydrochloride + hydrochlorothiazide
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