Fusid® Plus – Tablet 20 mg+50 mg/pcs

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Generic Name: Spironolactone + Furosemide
Therapeutic class: Diuretics (Cardiovascular Preparations)
Manufacturer:Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Indications

Frusemide & Spironolactone combination is indicated in-

  • Essential hypertension
  • Chronic congestive heart failure
  • Hepatic cirrhosis, with collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites)
  • Swelling due to excess fluid retention (edema)
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Resistant edema associated with secondary hyperaldosteronism

Dosage & Administration

Furosemide 20 and spironolactone 50 mg: 1 to 4 tablets daily (20 to 80 mg of Furosemide and 50 to 200 mg of spironolactone) according to the patient’s response.

Furosemide 40 and spironolactone 50 mg: For previously stabilized patients requiring a higher dosage of spironolactone and Furosemide, This tablet can be used at a dose of one to two tablets daily (Furosemide 40 to 80 mg and spironolactone 50 to 100 mg).

Use in children: Spironolactone and Furosemide is not suitable for use in children. Spironolactone and Furosemide may both be excreted more slowly in the elderly.

Side Effects

 

Spironolactone may give rise to headache and drowsiness and gastrointestinal distress, including cramp and diarrhoea. Ataxia, mental confusion, and skin rashes have been reported as side effect. Gynaecomastia is not uncommon and in rare cases breast enlargement may persist. Other endocrine disorders including hirsutism, deepening of the voice, menstrual irregularities and impotence. Transient increase in blood-urea-nitrogen concentrations may occur and mild acidosis has been reported. Spironolactone may cause hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. Excessive diuresis may result in dehydration and reduction in blood volume with circulatory collapse with the possibility of vascular thrombosis and embolism particularly in elderly patients. Serious depletion of potassium and magnesium may lead to cardiac arrhythmias.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: Spironolactone and its metabolites may cross the placental barrier. The use of spironolactone in pregnant women requires that the anticipated benefit be weighed against the possible hazards to the mother and fetus. Animal teratology studies indicate that Furosemide may cause fetal abnormalities. Therefore, Furosemide should only be used in women in child bearing age when appropriate contraceptive measures are taken or if the potential benefits justify the potential risks to the fetus.

Lactation: Metabolites of Spironolactone have been detected in breast milk. If use of Spironolactone is considered essential, an alternative method of infant feeding should be instituted. Furosemide is excreted in breast milk and breast-feeding should be discontinued if treatment is essential.

Precautions & Warnings

Caution should be taken in patients liable to electrolyte deficiency. This preparation should also be used with caution in diabetes, enlarged prostate, hypotension and in hypovolemia.

Therapeutic Class

Potassium-sparing diuretics, Potassium-sparing diuretics & Aldosterone antagonists

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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