Description:
Amifru 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension (high blood pressure). It is best to take this medicine in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. Dizziness and headache may occur as side effects initially, but these improve with time.
Uses / Indications:
Congestive heart failure - Edema Edema - Renal failure Hypertension Pulmonary edema, acute as an adjunct
Interactions / Warnings:
Contraindicated in Anuria and History of hypersensitivity to furosemide
Side Effects:
Common Endocrine metabolic: Hyperuricemia (40%), Hypomagnesemia Gastrointestinal: Loss of appetite Renal: Spasm of bladder Serious Cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension Dermatologic: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, Erythema multiforme, Erythroderma, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis due to drug Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, Aplastic anemia, Thrombocytopenia Immunologic: Anaphylactoid reaction, Anaphylaxis
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amifru 40 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Take this medicine with food, if it causes stomach upset. Avoid Amifru 40 Tablet with dietary sodium.
How it works:
Amifru 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Furosemide and Amiloride. They act on different parts of your kidney to remove extra water and certain electrolytes while maintaining the potassium balance in your body.