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Agifuros is a prescription drug with diuretic effect used in the treatment of hypertension, acute pulmonary edema, edema,... However, this is a prescription drug, so patients can only use it. Use when prescribed by a doctor.
1. What is Agifuros 40mg?
Agifuros 40mg drug is manufactured by Agimexpharm Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, which is a drug that requires a doctor's permission when used (prescription drug) in the cardiovascular drug class.
The drug has the main ingredients: Furosemide 40mg and excipients. Agifuros medicine 40mg is prepared in the form of tablets for oral use. Furosemide has a diuretic effect through its ability to increase the excretion of water-borne ions, increase blood flow, increase glomerular filtration rate, dilate renal vessels, redistribute blood beneficial to deep areas of the renal cortex, anti-ADH (an anti-diuretic hormone), varicose veins, reduce blood stasis in the lungs, reduce pressure in the left ventricle,...
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2. Effects of the drug Agifuros 40mg
2.1 What disease does Agifuros cure? Agifuros is used to treat a number of diseases such as:
Acute pulmonary edema: In typical form: pale, sweating, rapid breathing 50-60 times / minute, the patient has to sit up to breathe, cough a lot, dry cough, spitting up pink foam. In addition, there may be symptoms of cardiovascular disease such as heart valve disease, hypertension, cardiomyopathy. Insidious form: Breathing rate increases, the nostrils rise and fall, the patient struggles, struggles, shortness of breath, coma, cardiovascular collapse, moist rales at the bottom of the lung spreading to the top of the lung. Hypertension: Kidney damage can be the cause of high blood pressure. Accordingly, increased blood pressure further weakens the kidneys, which is a vicious cycle. Edema in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, nephrotic syndrome. In addition, hypercalcaemia can show symptoms according to organs such as:
Kidneys: often feel thirsty and need to urinate. Digestive system: causes stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and constipation. Bones and muscles: bone pain, muscle weakness Nervous: confusion, lethargy, fatigue, even depression. Cardiovascular: Palpitations, fainting, arrhythmia, and other heart problems. Dosage reference:
The usual starting dose of Agifuros is 40mg/day (ie 1 tablet of Agifuros 40mg a day). Then, depending on the patient's response, the doctor will adjust the dose, if necessary. In mild cases of edema, you can use half a tablet of Agifuros 40mg per day (20mg / day) or 40mg taken every other day. The dose of Agifuros can be increased to 80mg or more, divided into 1-2 doses per day. In severe cases, the dose may need to be gradually increased up to 600 mg/day.
2.2 Does Agifuros have any harmful effects on the body? Like most drugs, there is always a chance that you will experience an allergic reaction or worse, anaphylaxis when using Agifuros 40mg. Accordingly, you may experience some symptoms such as: skin rash, itching, redness, swelling, blistering or peeling of the skin, chest tightness, difficulty breathing or wheezing, difficulty speaking, swelling in the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat. In addition, some side effects may appear such as:
Water and electrolyte imbalance with symptoms: fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, fast or irregular heartbeat, numbness and tingling, confusion confusion, muscle weakness and cramps, headache, dizziness, convulsions. Aplastic anemia: Pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding. Urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, urinary tract obstruction,... Lowering blood pressure orthostatic disorders Nutritional disorders, metabolic disorders: decreased potassium, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, alkalosis, increased uric acid blood, gout, hyperglycemia, increased triglyceride and LDL cholesterol, decreased HDL cholesterol. Weight loss due to dehydration Feeling thirsty and dry mouth Diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, upper abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea. Tinnitus, hearing loss Blurred vision, yellow vision. The side effects of agifuros may vary from person to person depending on the body. Patients should notify their doctor immediately if they feel any of the above symptoms.
3. Agifuros 40mg . drug interactions
Agifuros 40mg drug can interact with some of the following drugs:
Antihypertensive drugs: Increases the effect of antihypertensive drugs, so it is necessary to adjust the dose when using these 2 drugs in combination. Especially when combined with angiotensin II-converting enzyme inhibitors, blood pressure can be severely reduced. Cardiac glycoside drugs: hypokalemia causes increased toxicity of glycosides on the heart. Antiarrhythmic drugs: Risk of cardiotoxicity. Furosemide may antagonize the effects of lidocaine, tocainide or mexiletine. Vasodilators: Increased antihypertensive effect when used with moxisylyte (thymoxamine) or hydralazine. Antibiotics: When using furosemide together with Cephalosporins, polymyxins, vancomycin can cause increased toxicity to some organs. Corticosteroids: Increased risk of hypokalemia, decreased diuretic effect. Anticoagulants: Increases anticoagulant effect. Other diuretics: Increased effect of furosemide may increase the risk of hypokalemia. Drugs belonging to the group of NSAIDs: Increases the risk of nephrotoxicity, reduces the diuretic effect.. Oestrogen and progesterone: reduces the diuretic effect. This list of drug interactions is not exhaustive. Please list all the medications you are taking including prescription, non-prescription, herbal,... to your treating doctor to avoid unwanted effects that may occur during drug use. Agifuros.
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4. Be careful when using Agifuros 40mg
The following cases need to be cautious when using Agifuros 40mg.
People who are sensitive to the active ingredient Furosemide in agifuros and to sulfonamide derivatives. For drivers and operators of machines, there are no clinical reports on the effects of using the drug. However, caution should be exercised because while taking the drug may experience side effects such as low blood pressure, cramps, headaches, and decreased ability to concentrate and stay awake. For pregnant women: the drug crosses the placental barrier into the fetus, leading to some water and electrolyte disorders in the fetus. Breastfeeding period: has the ability to inhibit lactation, so the use of agifuros in particular as well as furosemide-containing drugs in general is not recommended for this population. In addition, talk to your doctor immediately if you have a history or medical conditions:
Impaired liver function. Decreased renal function, hepatorenal syndrome. Diabetes. Elderly patients. Patients with prostate enlargement or difficulty urinating Gout patients are at risk of low blood pressure. People who are in a pre-coma, hepatic coma with cirrhosis. Anuria, renal failure Glucose-galactose malabsorption, galactose intolerance or Lapp lactase deficiency. Addison's disease. Digitalis toxicity Tell your doctor if you are taking licorice (licorice tea) because excess amounts can increase your risk of hypokalemia. Adjust the nutritional menu accordingly based on the doctor's advice. To ensure the effectiveness of the drug, you need to store Agifuros 40mg at home at room temperature below 30°C. Avoid moisture and direct light, keep Agifuros out of reach of children and pets.
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