Fruselac DS (50+40) Tablet

Fruselac DS (50+40) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Lupin Laboratories Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Spironolactone, Furosemide. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 23.3 (arround $0.3262 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Spironolactone+ Furosemide)
Pharma Company :Lupin Laboratories Ltd.
Brand Label :Fruselac DS (50+40)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Furosemide-40 mg
  • Spironolactone-50 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 2.33 INR (arround $0.03262 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 23.3 INR (arround $0.3262 US Dollar)

Drug details for Fruselac DS (50+40)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Fruselac DS (50+40) are :

  • Furosemide-40 mg
  • Spironolactone-50 mg

Spironolactone
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Spironolactone is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism (the body produces too much aldosterone, a naturally occurring hormone); low potassium levels; heart failure; and in patients with edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions, including liver, or kidney disease. It is also used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Spironolactone is in a class of medications called aldosterone receptor antagonists. It causes the kidneys to eliminate unneeded water and sodium from the body into the urine, but reduces the loss of potassium from the body.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Hypertension. Oedema. Due to CCF. Hepatic cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome. Hypokalaemia.

For more details on Spironolactone, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Spironolactone..

Furosemide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Furosemide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Furosemide is used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, and liver disease. Furosemide is in a class of medications called diuretics ('water pills'). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Hypertension. Pulmonary oedema. Oliguria in acute or chronic renal failure.

For more details on Furosemide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Furosemide..

Fruselac DS (50+40) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Fruselac DS (50+40), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Furosemide-40 mg Spironolactone-50 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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