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Amifru S, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Amifru S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Amifru S is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Amifru S side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amifru S go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amifru S is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Amifru S related warnings talks about Amifru S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes must refrain from the use of Amifru S since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amifru S contraindications section.
Besides this, Amifru S may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amifru S is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amifru S is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amifru S is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amifru S safe for pregnant women?
Amifru S should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amifru S safe during breastfeeding?
Amifru S does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Amifru S on the Kidneys?
Using Amifru S does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Amifru S on the Liver?
Amifru S is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amifru S on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amifru S on the heart have been reported.
Amifru S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amifru S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amifru S habit forming or addictive?
Amifru S does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Amifru S
You can take Amifru S with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amifru S
Taking Amifru S with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Amifru S is used to provide relief from swelling and high blood pressure. It is not used to provide relief from bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). If you are experiencing bloating caused by food then try to eat slowly, chew your food completely. Take fiber rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.
Yes, Amifru S may cause dry mouth. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes, and ample water.
Amifru S works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this causes more frequent urination than normal. The increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume and the removal of this extra fluid from your body results in a decrease in edema. The decreased blood volume causes relaxation of the walls of blood vessels and this results in a decrease in blood pressure which gives relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.
Yes, Amifru S is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. If you experience any discomfort after taking this do inform your doctor.
Yes, Amifru S can raise blood sugar levels slightly in diabetic patients. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown but it is presumed that Amifru S decreases the sensitivity of insulin towards glucose which causes a rise in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike in sugar levels take blood glucose lowering medicines to manage your diabetes.
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References
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