Amifru Plus Tablet

Hearing loss (ototoxicity) has been associated with Amifru only in case of rapid injection, severe kidney impairment, and the use of higher than recommended doses. It is a known side effect of this drug and it occurs only in few cases.

No, use of Amifru does not cause hair loss in the patients who are taking it. However, if you notice any unusual hair loss then consult it with your doctor.

Yes, Amifru can raise the blood sugar levels slightly in diabetic patients. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown but it is presumed that Amifru decreases the sensitivity of insulin towards glucose which causes rise in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and incase of sudden spike in sugar levels take blood glucose lowering medicines to manage your diabetes. 

Amifru 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. An increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume and 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. 

Amifru is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amifru without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.