Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

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30 Tablet(s) in Strip

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Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30 Description

Amifru 40 tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to stop the buildup of extra water in your body. High blood pressure is a condition w

here the force with which your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels is continuously too high. This may increase the risk for medical problems like heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. Amifru 40 tablet contains a combination of amiloride and furosemide as active substances that work by removing the extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. Amifru 40 tablet is to be used only in adults aged 18 years and above. Always take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Do not take this medicine on your own.

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Contains	Amiloride(5.0 Mg) + Frusemide / Furosemide(40.0 Mg)
Uses	Hypertension, oedema
Side effects	Nausea, headache, dizziness, dehydration, rashes
Therapy	ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

Amifru 40 tablet is used for the treatment of oedema and high blood pressure in adults.

Contraindications of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

If you are allergic to amiloride, furosemide, or any other ingredient of Amifru 40 tablet.
If you are allergic to sulfonamide or sulfonamide derivatives. like sulfamethoxazole. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
If you have liver or kidney problems.
If you are dehydrated, have a low blood volume, or are not passing any urine.
If you have too little or too much potassium or sodium in your blood or are taking medicines that may change the amount of potassium in your blood.
If you have a disease called Addison's disease.
If you are under 18 years of age.

Side effects of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Dehydration
Rashes

Precautions and Warnings of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

Pregnancy

Can I take Amifru 40 tablets during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Amifru 40 tablets in pregnant women. Thus, it is recommended not to use Amifru 40 tablet in pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Amifru 40 tablets while breastfeeding?

Amifru 40 tablets may pass into human breast milk. This tablet should not be used in women who are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Amifru 40 tablet?

Limited information is known about the effect of Amifru 40 tablet on driving ability. After taking this medicine if you experience any symptoms which may alter your consciousness, then it is suggested that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Amifru 40 tablets?

There is limited information available on the interaction of Amifru 40 tablets with alcohol. Please consult your doctor regarding the intake of alcohol with Amifru 40 tablet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are going to have a glucose test.
You have gout, diabetes, liver, or kidney problems.
You have blockage of the urinary tract or difficulty in passing urine.
You are 65 years of age or older.
You have low blood pressure or low blood volume.
You have lower than normal protein levels.
You are an elderly patient with dementia and are also taking risperidone.

Mode of Action of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

How Does It Work?

Amifru 40 tablet contains a combination of amiloride and furosemide as its active substances that work to stop the buildup of extra water in your body. It helps you to pass more urine than you usually...

Directions for Use of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

Take this medicine as a whole with sufficient water.
Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Interactions of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Amifru 40 tablet works, or Amifru 40 tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Amifru 40 tablet should not be used with medicines that can change the amount of potassium in your blood like potassium supplements, potassium chloride, diuretics (triamterene).
Care should be taken if you are using medicines to treat heart failure (digoxin), high blood pressure (ramipril, losartan), pain/fever (indomethacin, aspirin), mental illness (lithium, risperidone), d...
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Sucralfate may reduce the effect of Amifru 40 tablet and must not be taken together.
Amifru 40 tablets may increase the risk of hearing damage when used with aminoglycosides (gentamicin) or platinum-based anticancer medicines (cisplatin).
The use of Amifru 40 tablets with cyclosporine increases the risk of gouty arthritis.

Storage and disposal of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

Store in a cool and dry place below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Amifru 40/5 Mg Tablet 30

Overdose

The symptoms of overdose of Amifru 40 tablet are dry mouth, thirst, muscle cramps, vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediate...

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is co-amilofruse the same as Amifru 40 tablet?

A: Yes, the combination of amiloride and furosemide is also known as co-amilofruse and is the same as Amifru 40 tablet.

Q: How will Amifru 40 tablet work in my body?

A: Amifru 40 tablet will work to stop the buildup of extra water in your body. It will help you to pass more urine than you usually do and reduce the extra strain on your heart, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys, or liver.

Q: When should I take Amifru 40 tablet?

A: Your doctor will suggest when you should take Amifru 40 tablet. However, it is important that you take this medicine at the same time everyday.

Q: Does Amifru 40 tablet cause erectile dysfunction?

A: No, Amifru 40 tablet is not known to cause erectile dysfunction.

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AMIFRU

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03/02/2025

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