Amifru Plus 10mg/5mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Amiloride 5 mg+Torsemide 10 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONAMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG contains Torasemide which belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. It is used to manage high blood pressure alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. This medicine has been found to be effective in manageing edema associated with chronic renal and heart failure where a rapid onset of diuresis is required. Torsemide acts by inhibiting the sodium, potassium and chloride carrier system. It increases the urinary excretion of electrolytes such as sodium, chloride, and water thus increasing the amount of urine produced without significantly altering glomerular filtration rate, renal plasma flow or acid-base balance. Take AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause dizziness. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems. This medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding. The common
Uses
OF AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG Manages hypertension and oedema
How It Works
AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Directions for Use
Take AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects
AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG Manages hypertension and oedema HOW AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG WORKSAMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It may be taken with or without food. SIDE EFFECTS OF AMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MGCOMMON headache dizziness electrolyte imbalance metabolic alkalosis nausea vomiting loss of appetite diarrhoea constipation muscle spasms fatigue asthenia RARE Increased urea and creatinine
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYAMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. BREASTFEEDINGAMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause dizziness. KIDNEYAMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. LIVERAMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. ALLERGYDo not take if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Torasemide or any ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEAMIFRU PLUS 10MG/5MG is not recommended in patients with active heart diseases. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. OTHERSTell your doctor if you had or have a condition such as: low blood volume hypotension diabetes prostatic hypertrophy low levels of sodium and potassium
Drug Interactions
STell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following: insulin or tablets for the management of diabetes medicines to manage heart diseases corticosteroids, e.g. prednisolone, used to manage inflammation in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis laxatives, e.g. Bisacodyl lithium, a management for depression; salicylates, used as painkillers and to reduce inflammation, e.g. aspirin cisplatin, which is used to manage cancer antibiotics, e.g. cefalexin muscle-relaxing drugs, e.g. tubocurarine; or theophylline sympathomimetic drugs, e.g. adrenaline, noradrenaline and ephedrine cholestyramine, a drug used to reduce the level of fat in your blood SYNOPSIS Drug : Torasemide (Torsemide) Pharmacological Category : Antihypertensive, Diuretic Therapeutic Indication : Edema, Hypertension Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection MORE INFORMATIONStore below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.