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Amifru Plus Tablet

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Product introduction

Amifru Plus 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.

It is best to take Amifru Plus 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 everyday.  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, diarrhea, and dehydration are very common side effect 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 might cause dizziness or tiredness, if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. It is generally safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. 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 Plus Tablet

Benefits of Amifru Plus Tablet

In Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Amifru Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Metabolic alkalosis
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Muscle pain
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance

How to use Amifru Plus 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 Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Amifru Plus Tablet works

Amifru Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Torasemide and Amiloride.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amifru Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amifru Plus Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amifru Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amifru Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amifru Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amifru Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Amifru Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Amifru Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amifru Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Amifru Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Amifru Plus Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Amifru Plus Tablet helps removes excess water from your body.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • It may cause excessive urine production, dehydration, and low electrolyte levels. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you're taking this medication.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

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What are the Uses of amilonde tab(amifru 40) ?
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
for bp and kidney disease
My grandmother is PATIENT PATIENT she is an heart patients also she has asthma. But now her leg is too thick. I think she has deep vein thrombosis diseases. So sir please advise me what thing to do
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Show her to a cardiologist probably fluid exceesss n edema
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References

  1. Amiloride. Wrexham: Wockhardt UK Ltd.; 2007 [revised 24 Aug. 2015]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Torasemide. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. PubChem. Amiloride. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2025

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