Fill in the Blanks Potassium Sparing DiureticsOnline version drugs, S/E by Lori Chambers 1 failure insulin Hyperkalemia failure hyperaldosteronism aldosterone Impotence Aldactone k anuria K heart supplements orally renal diuretics acute Amiloride Triamterene Traimterene loop Potasssium - sparing diuretics ( spironolactone ) ( Dyrenium ) ( Midamor ) Blocks action of ( blocks water retention and secretion of K ) Combined with for K sparing effects For and treatment of primary Takes 12 - 48 hours ( not for problem ) Admin Adverse effects ; : Treatment d / c drug , restrict in diet , drives K into cells Never give or other k sparing diuretics with aldactone , irregular menstrual periods - call MD Do not administer to clients with severe and causes blue urin e