AMF (40+5) Tablet

AMF (40+5) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by ElLife (Elder Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Frusemide (Furosemide), Amiloride. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 14 (arround $0.196 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Frusemide (Furosemide)+ Amiloride)
Pharma Company :ElLife (Elder Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd)
Brand Label :AMF (40+5)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Frusemide (Furosemide)-40 mg
  • Amiloride-5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 1.4 INR (arround $0.0196 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 14 INR (arround $0.196 US Dollar)

Drug details for AMF (40+5)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in AMF (40+5) are :

  • Frusemide (Furosemide)-40 mg
  • Amiloride-5 mg

Frusemide (Furosemide)
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Oedema in congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal diseases. Cerebral oedema, forced diuresis for poisoning, toxaemia of pregnancy. Hypertension and hypertensive crisis.

For more details on Frusemide (Furosemide), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Frusemide (Furosemide)..

Amiloride
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Amiloride is usually used in combination with other diuretics ('water pills') to treat high blood pressure and heart failure in patients who have low amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Amiloride is in a class of medications called diuretics. It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine, but reduces the loss of potassium.High blood pressure is a common condition, and when not treated it can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Potassium sparing dieuretic, mainly used as adjunct in the treatment of oedematous states due to congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome and idiopathic oedema. Given as an areosol for bringing out respiratory secretions in cases of Cystic fibrosis. Mitigates diabetes insipidus induced by lithium.

For more details on Amiloride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Amiloride..

AMF (40+5) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 4 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for AMF (40+5), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Frusemide (Furosemide)-40 mg Amiloride-5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Exna K (40+5) 13.63Frumide (40+5) 14.5
Frumil (40+5) 5.59Lasiride (40+5) 11

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