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Co amilofruse

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Furosemide
  
ATC code
  
C03EB01 (WHO)

Routes ofadministration
  
Oral

AHFS/Drugs.com
  
International Drug Names

Legal status
  
UK: POM (Prescription only)

Co-amilofruse (BAN) is a nonproprietary name used to denote a combination of amiloride and furosemide, which are both diuretics. 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

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

    Co-amilofruse Wikipedia


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