Co-amilofruse
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Amiloride | Potassium-sparing diuretic |
Furosemide | Loop diuretic |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Co-amilofruse (BAN) is a nonproprietary name used to denote a combination of amiloride and furosemide, which are both diuretics.[1] Co-amilofruse is a treatment for fluid retention (oedema), either in the legs (peripheral edema) or on the lungs (pulmonary oedema). Furosemide is a loop diuretic and is more effective than amiloride, but has a tendency to cause low potassium levels (hypokalaemia); the potassium-sparing effects of amiloride may balance this.
Formulation
[edit]Two strengths of co-amilofruse are available:
- 2.5 mg amiloride with 20 mg furosemide, BAN of Co-amilofruse 2.5/20 (brand name Frumil LS)
- 5 mg amiloride with 40 mg furosemide, BAN of Co-amilofruse 5/4-0 (brand name Frumil)
References
[edit]- ^ Hitchings A, Lonsdale D, Burrage D, Baker E (2014). Top 100 drugs : clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing. Edinburgh: Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-7020-5515-7.