What is "co-amilozide"

n. (context medicine English) A mixture of amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide used in the treatment of hypertension

Co-amilozide ( BAN) is a non-proprietary combination of amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide. Co-amilozide is used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure with the tendency of the thiazide to cause low potassium levels ( hypokalaemia) offset by the potassium-sparing effects of amiloride.