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Treatment Options
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Potassium-sparing Diuretics
In CF patients, amiloride increases the water content of the mucus in the respiratory tract, thus thinning the mucus. By thinning the abnormally thick mucus secretions that CF patients produce, this potassium-sparing diuretic may help patients cough up (expectorate) any mucus that may prevent the patient from breathing normally. A decreased amount of thick mucus may help prevent CF patients from developing lung infections. Drugs in the class
Amiloride (Midamor) |
Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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