PRODUCT DETAILS

About Amifru-S Tablet

FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE belongs to a class of medicine called 'diuretics' (water pills) which helps to remove excess water from the body. Besides this, it also maintains the level of potassium in the bloodstream and prevents hypertension (high blood pressure due to oedema (fluid retention). Oedema or fluid overload is associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lung) or heart failure (irregular pumping of heart). Leg swelling is the main characteristics of oedema, which may be accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia) and swelling in other areas of hands or abdomen.

Uses of Amifru-S Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Oedema (fluid overload)

Medicinal Benefits of Amifru-S Tablet

When you take FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE,. It helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. In addition, this relieves oedema and helps you carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

Directions for Use

FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate. Dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.

Side Effects of Amifru-S Tablet

Like other medications, FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE also has certain side effects, but it is not mandatory for anyone to experience them. In certain cases, you may experience electrolyte disturbances, dehydration, hyponatremia (low sodium concentration in the blood), hypochloremia (low blood levels of chloride), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels), increased blood cholesterol, increased uric acid, low blood pressure (hypotension) including orthostatic hypotension, increased urine volume, headache, drowsiness/somnolence. However, if the side effects are persistent or if you experience any other side effect continuously while taking FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE should not be given to the people allergic to FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease (with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min), liver disease, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known, so it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE and breastfeeding. FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE may cause vocal changes so special attention must be given to the patients using FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE and whose voice is significant for their work (like actors, singers, or teachers). Hypovolaemia or dehydration with electrolyte and acid-base disturbances must be corrected before using FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE may interact with other high blood pressure-lowering pills (metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin), and it can lower your blood pressure leading to severe condition. Besides this, it also interacts with medicine to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin) etc.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE should not be given to the people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease, or heart failure, low serum potassium (hypokalemia), and patients with nil urine output (anuria).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

PREGNANCY

FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE must not be taken during pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

Breast-feeding must be avoided during treatment with FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE.

DRIVING

It is not recommended to drive after taking FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE as it may occasionally cause drowsiness due to orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure on standing from lying position).

LIVER

FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current liver conditions.

KIDNEY

FUROSEMIDE+SPIRONOLACTONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current kidney conditions.