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.
BENEFITS OF AMIFRU TABLET
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.
Medicinal Benefits
Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s prevents the build-up of extra water in the body and treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema (fluid retention). Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s is a combination of medicine that consists of Furosemide and Amiloride. Furosemide is a ‘loop diuretic’ that treats high blood pressure, fluid retention (oedema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease or nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disease). Amiloride is a ‘potassium-sparing diuretic’ and treats hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in people with high blood pressure or congestive heart failure. Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s works by acting on different parts of the kidney to remove extra fluid and certain electrolytes while maintaining the body’s potassium balance. Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s clears the excess fluids in the body in the form of urine.
Drug Warnings
Do not use Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any untreated salt/mineral imbalance (high potassium, low sodium level), kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, dehydration, gout, hearing loss, Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency), dehydration and lupus (an autoimmune disease of tissues) before starting Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s. Therapy with loop diuretics should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, or a history of hyperglycemia (high glucose levels) since Furosemide affects your blood sugar levels. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s. Amifru 40 Tablet 10’s can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness.
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.
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