All of the following statements about amiloride are true EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: It antagonises the action of aldosterone
Description: Amiloride acts by blocking epithelial Na+ channels. It has no effect on aldosterone receptors. It is more potent than triamterene. It decreases Ca2+ loss in the urine It is the drug of choice for lithium induced DIas it blocks entry of Li ions through ENac channels.
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