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All of the following statements about amiloride are true EXCEPT :

It antagonises the action of aldosterone

It is the drug of choice for the treatment of lithium induced diabetes insipidus

It decreases calcium loss in the urine

It is more potent than triamterene

High-Yield Explanation

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 DI.

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