Co-amilofruse

Co-amilofruse
Combination of
Amiloride Potassium-sparing diuretic
Furosemide Loop diuretic
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Routes of
administration
Oral
Legal status
Legal status
  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
Identifiers
ATC code C03EB01 (WHO)
ChemSpider none
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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:

References

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