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Medicine, Its Use And Remidies for Ailments - Amiloride Hydrochloride / Furosemide
Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide (Am-il-or-ride hi-droh-clor-ride/ Few-roh-sem-mide) is a medicine which is used in ascites, cardiac failure, nephrosis and situations where removing water from the body is necessary.
Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide contains two medicines - amiloride hydrochloride and furosemide. Both medicines work in different ways to remove fluid from the body by increasing the amount of urine which is produced.
If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.
When to take your medicine
Specific information on how to take Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine or on the medicine label. Alternatively, you can request information about how to take your medicine from your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are having problems taking this form of Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide, you should talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. They may be able to give you advice on other ways to take your medicine or other preparations that are easier for you to take.
Taking too much of your medicine
Taking extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems. If you take extra doses of your medicine, you must get medical advice immediately. You may need a test to assess the effect of taking extra doses. This is because the effects of taking too much medicine are very complex and it is therefore essential that you seek medical advice.
Contact your prescriber, pharmacist or specialist clinic for advice.
Make sure you take all of your medicine containers with you if you are advised to go to hospital.
Stopping your medicine
Suddenly stopping your medicine may cause your original condition to return. This is why you must speak to your prescriber if you are having any problems taking your medicine.
If you are not having any problems taking this medicine, do not stop taking it unless advised to do so by your prescriber.
If you are in any doubt, contact your prescriber, pharmacist or specialist clinic.
Looking after your medicine
The instructions on how you should keep your medicine are on the pharmacy label. It is a good idea to keep your medicine in the original container. This will help to keep your medicine in the best condition and also allow you to check the instructions. Do not take the medicine if the packaging appears to have been tampered with or if the medicine shows any signs of damage. Make sure that the medicine is out of the sight and reach of children.
Specific information on how to look after Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine or on the medicine label. Alternatively, you can request information about how to look after your medicine from your doctor or pharmacist.
You must not take the medicine after the expiry date shown on the packaging. If you have any unused medicine, return it to your pharmacist who will dispose of it safely.
Is this medicine suitable for you?
Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may not prescribe this medicine if you:
- are about to have a glucose tolerance test
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- are elderly
- are not passing any urine
- have Addison's disease
- have diabetes
- have kidney problems
- have liver problems
- have metabolic problems
- have prostate problems
- have urinary problems
Furthermore, the prescriber may not prescribe this medicine for someone who is aged under 18 years.
As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
- to check that this medicine is not having any undesired effects
Over time it is possible that Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.
Side Effects
Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience. Very occasionally, certain side-effects can be beneficial.
Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown
- a mild form of diabetes
- abnormal laboratory test results
- bone marrow problems
- constipation
- diarrhoea
- dry mouth
- ear or hearing problems
- gastrointestinal problems
- general feeling of being unwell
- itching - if this happens, you must tell your prescriber
- may affect the results for certain tests
- metabolic problems
- nausea
- precipitation of attacks of gout
- psychiatric problems
- skin rash or rashes - if you get a rash, you must tell your prescriber
- urinary retention in people with prostate or urinary problems
- vomiting
If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, you will need to seek advice. If you feel very ill, get medical help straight away. Contact your prescriber, pharmacist or nurse.
Taking other medicines
The decision to use medicines that interact depends on your specific circumstances. Your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, if it is believed that the benefits of taking the medicines together outweigh the risks. In such cases, it may be necessary to alter your dose or monitor you more closely.
Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.
The following medicines may interact with Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide:
- aminoglutethimide
- amphotericin
- carbamazepine
- carbenoxolone
- cephalothin
- ciclosporin
- cisplatin
- indometacin
- ketorolac
- lithium
- metolazone
- phenytoin
- reboxetine
- trilostane
The following types of medicine may interact with Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide:
- ACE inhibitors
- aminoglycosides
- antidiabetics
- beta-adrenergics
- cardiac glycosides
- cephalosporins
- corticosteroids
- curare-type muscle relaxants
- medicines that are damaging to the ear
- medicines that lower blood pressure
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
- other diuretics
- potassium supplements
- sympathomimetics
- vasopressor amines
If you are taking Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.
Complementary preparations and vitamins
Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.
Make sure you tell your prescriber the names of all the complementary preparations and vitamins that you are taking or are planning to take.
Your prescriber can then advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins will have on your condition.
- there are no known interactions between Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide and any complementary preparations or vitamins
If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.
Driving and operating machinery
When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
Like all medicines Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide can cause side effects. You should see how this medicine affects you and then judge if you are safe to drive or operate machinery. If you are in any doubt, talk to your prescriber.
Diet
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.
- this medicine may increase levels of potassium in the body. If you have a potassium rich diet, or use potassium salt, you must tell your prescriber
For more advice speak to your prescriber, nutritionist or pharmacist.
Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
- there are no known interactions between alcohol and Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide
Family planning and pregnancy
Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.
Careful consideration needs to be given to the risks and the benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy.
You need to discuss your specific circumstances with your doctor to make a decision about whether you are going to take this medicine during pregnancy. You should only take this medicine during pregnancy if your doctor thinks you need to take it. If the decision is that you should not have Amiloride hydrochloride/Furosemide, then you should discuss whether there is an alternative medicine that you could take during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.
Before you have your baby you should discuss breast-feeding with your doctor or midwife. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. You should only breast-feed your baby while taking this medicine on the advice of your doctor or midwife.
Ingredients
Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. They are also added to improve the medicine's taste and appearance and to make it easier to take. Some may be used to prolong the life of the medicine.
This medicine contains amiloride hydrochloride and furosemide.
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