Furosemide And Amiloride

Therapeutic Group

Diuretic

Indication Dosage

Furosemide and amiloride are commonly prescribed medications used to treat conditions related to fluid retention and high blood pressure. Furosemide, a loop diuretic, helps the body eliminate excess salt and water, making it effective in managing conditions such as edema (fluid buildup) and congestive heart failure. Amiloride, on the other hand, is a potassium-sparing diuretic that works to balance potassium levels while reducing sodium retention, often prescribed alongside furosemide to prevent potassium depletion. Together, these medications help regulate blood pressure and alleviate symptoms associated with conditions like heart failure and hypertension.

Oedema, Prompt Diuresis Where Potassium Conservation Is Important: 

  • Adults: 1-2 Tab In The Morning. Elderly, Adjust Ac-cording To Renal Function, Response, And Electrolyte Levels. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab: Furosemide 40mg, Amiloride Hci 5mg.

Pregnancy

Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.

Stability

  • Loop Diuretic
  • Potassium Sparing

Contra Indications

  • Severe Or Progressive Renal Failure, Addison's Disease, Anuria, Comatose Or Precomatose States Associated With Liver Cirrhosis, Dehydration, Hyperkalaemia, Hypovolaemia, Severe Hypokalaemia, Severe Hyponatraemia, Electrolyte Imbalance.

Precautions

  • Severe Or Progressive Renal Failure, Addison's Disease, Anuria, Comatose Or Precomatose States Associated With Liver Cirrhosis, Dehydration, Hyperkalaemia, Hypovolaemia, Severe Hypokalaemia, Severe Hyponatraemia, Electrolyte Imbalance.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated or Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Aplastic Anaemia
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Marrow Depression (discontinue)
  • Confusion
  • Deafness
  • Eosinophilia
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Gout
  • Haemolytic Anaemia
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Hyperglycaemia
  • Hyperuricaemia
  • Hypocalcaemia
  • Hypokalaemia
  • Hypomagnesaemia
  • Hyponatraemia
  • Hypotension
  • Intrahepatic Cholestasis
  • Leucopenia
  • Metabolic Alkalosis Or Acidosis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paraesthesia
  • Photosensitivity
  • Purpura
  • Stevens-johnson Syndrome
  • Temporary Increase In Serum Cholesterol And Triglyceride Concentrations
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Tinnitus
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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