Co-amilofruse

Co-amilofruse

Combination of
Amiloride	Potassium-sparing diuretic
Furosemide	Loop diuretic
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com	International Drug Names
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status	POM (UK)
Routes	Oral
Identifiers
ATC code	C03EB01
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Co-amilofruse (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of amiloride and the formerly named frusemide (now the INN termed furosemide). Co-amilofruse in the treatment of fluid retention (oedema), either in the legs (peripheral edema) or on the lungs (pulmonary oedema). The stronger furosemide loop diuretic has a tendency to cause low potassium levels (hypokalaemia) that may be prevented by the potassium-sparing effects of amiloride.

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

• British National Formulary 2004

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