Furosemide and Amiloride Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Furosemide and Amiloride, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Furosemide and Amiloride brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Furosemide and Amiloride

Pronunciation : Am-il-or-ride hi-droh-clor-ride- Few-roh-sem-mide

ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Hypertensives

Brand Names or Trade Names of Furosemide and Amiloride

India :

Amifru, Amimide, Exna-K, Frumil, Lasiride.

International :

Frumil.

Why is Furosemide and Amiloride Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication contains diuretics, prescribed for hypertention and fluid retention.

When should Furosemide and Amiloride not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with kidney disease, unable to urinate, high potassium levels and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Furosemide and Amiloride?

Adult: PO- HTN; Oedema: Per tab contains furosemide 40 mg and amiloride 5 mg: 1-2 tabs/day.

How should Furosemide and Amiloride be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Furosemide and Amiloride?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, heart disease, cirrhosis or other liver disease, breathing disorder, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Furosemide and Amiloride?

Central Nervous System - Blurred vision, dizziness, headache, fatigue.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, liver dysfunction.
Metabolic - Increased blood sugar, dry mouth, raised blood levels of glucose, reduced levels of K and magnesium, raised CPK levels.
Heart - Low blood pressure.
Skin - Photosensitivity.
Genitourinary - Impotence.