Co-amilofruse
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| Amiloride | Potassium-sparing diuretic |
| Furosemide | Loop diuretic |
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Co-amilofruse (BAN) is a non 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.
Two strengths of co-amilofruse are available:
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