AMIFRU-40 MG TABLET

Amifru 40 Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Furosemide (40mg) + Amiloride (5mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

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INTRODUCTION

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 Amifru 40 Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, dizziness or muscle weakness are some common side effects of this medicine. It might lower down the level of calcium, sodium and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.

It is generally safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

USES OF AMIFRU TABLET

Edema

BENEFITS OF AMIFRU TABLET

In Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Amifru 40 Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AMIFRU TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amifru

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Weakness

Headache

Dehydration

Muscle cramp

Decreased sodium level in blood

Decreased magnesium level in blood

Decreased calcium level in blood

Increased blood uric acid

HOW TO USE AMIFRU TABLET

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 with food.

Avoid Amifru 40 Tablet with dietary sodium.

HOW AMIFRU TABLET 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.