Frumil (Furosemide/Amiloride) is prescribed for the treatment of people who require diuretics and potassium supplements, or potassium-sparing diuretics.
Amiloride:
Amiloride is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, cirrhosis and low potassium levels.
Amiloride is known as a beta blocker. Amiloride acts on the heart and blood vessels. Amiloride blocks beta adrenergic receptors, where the heart and blood vessels receive messages from certain nerves. As a result of treatment with amiloride, the heart beats slower and with less force. Blood pressure in the blood vessels decreases, making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.
Common side effects:
Patients taking amiloride may experience these side effects;
Furosemide:
Furosemide is used to treat edema, hypertension and hypercalcemia.
Furosemide is known as a diuretic. Furosemide acts in the kidneys and removes excess water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Furosemide acts by inhibiting the absorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules and the loop of Henle.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Furosemide can include the symptoms below;
