Lasix (furosemide) is a medication routinely used to prevent blood and tissue formation in patients with edema and congestive heart failure. This diuretic is produced in the kidney and is found in most cases in hospital emergency departments (HECs) and HICs. It contains a diuretic salt, furosemide, which is highly effective in reducing fluid build-up and swelling, but has some serious side effects, including increased pressure in the lungs and kidney failure. If you are concerned that your fluid has been made up of substances with a high molecular weight (maturity ≥80%, molecular weight ≥99.6 g/mol), contact your doctor immediately. You should also avoid the use of this diuretic in the elderly, as they may be more prone to side effects.
This medication should only be prescribed by a doctor for patients with renal impairment. Inform your doctor of any other medications or supplements you are taking to ensure that this diuretic does not affect your kidneys. Inform your doctor if you have recently had liver or heart surgery or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because Lasix may affect your development.
See also Warning section.This medication is not intended for immediate relief. If your condition persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Advise your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including non-prescription or herbal medicines. Non-prescription medicines may affect the way your body is working and may affect how Lasix works. In addition, your doctor may be tempted to prescribeLasix for potential long-term kidney failure, especially in the elderly. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help your body get used to this medication. Lasix is not indicated for children and adolescents.
Before starting this treatment, inform your doctor of any allergies, previous heart attack, or stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, low blood sodium (hypersensitive) diabetes, low magnesium levels (low salt concentration), or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like weakness, confusion, dizziness, trouble breathing, slow or irregular heartbeat, or vision changes. Lasix can also be used during pregnancy and without a prescription in women. This medication is not recommended in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to the risk of harm to the developing baby.
Lasix is a diuretic (water pill) and does not cause vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, or hair loss. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea. However, it can make STIs like chlamydia harder to detect even in the thickest of the genital discharge. Your doctor may occasionally test you for STIs like chlamydia. Discuss the risks and benefits of using this medication with your doctor.
Lasix is a prescription drug. Please ensure that you have a valid prescription from a licensed medical professional. Lasix is not intended for women or children under the age of 18. Before taking Lasix, your doctor should:
• Check the ingredients list carefully; Lasix is a prescription drug and is not intended for use by children and adolescents under the age of 18. This medication should not be taken by women and children.
• If you are taking any other form of Lasix, such as oral liquid, tablet, capsule, or pessary, ask your doctor or pharmacist for clarification before taking it. For example, breast milk, cream, gel, ointment, or nasal spray may make it harder to swallow Lasix. Your doctor will decide if you need a different form of Lasix or if this medication is safe for you to take.
• If your doctor prescribes this medication to you, enclose a full medical history, prescription information, and instructions in case of administration. Your doctor will probably follow instructions regarding how to take this medication correctly.
• Keep all medical and prescription records in a separate place. You will need to store this medication in the refrigerator, away from heat and direct light.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, do not keep your appointment, or if you become pregnant or breast-feeding. Lasix may cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of infections, including urinary tract infections (UTIs), which can cause infections in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), kidney failure, and bone fractures. Your doctor will discuss with you the potential risks and benefits of this medication. Lasix should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.
• Lasix should not be used during breastfeeding. Lasix passes into breast milk and may affect your baby. Consult your doctor before using this medication in a nursing baby.
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Visiting doctor:M. A. R. G. U.Furosemide Tablets are a potent 'loop' diuretic used in the treatment of oedema resulting from cardiac insufficiency, hepatic or renal dysfunction, parasitism, or of a traumatic origin. They are most commonly used as part of the medical management of congestive heart failure and other conditions where the body is retaining too much fluid.
Furosemide Tablets are flat faced, white circular tablets with bevelled edges. They are scored with a half break line for accurate dosing.
£0.08Furosemide Tablets 20mg are indicated for the treatment of oedema associated with cardiac insufficiency, renal dysfunction, and trauma in cats and dogs. Furosemide is the most commonly used...
Furosemide Tablets 40mg are indicated for the treatment of oedema associated with cardiac insufficiency, renal dysfunction, and trauma in cats and dogs.
Contra-indicationsDo not use in acute glomerular nephritis, in electrolyte diseases, in patients with anuria, or patients that have received excessive doses of cardiac glycosides. Because of the danger of potentiating their toxic effects do not use with aminoglycoside or cephalosporin antibiotics. Allergic reactions have been associated with use with sulphonamides.
Special WarningsThe patient may increase its water intake to compensate for the diuresis. Consideration should be given to restricting water intake if the patient's condition makes such a course appropriate.
Special PrecautionsSpecial precautions for use in animals:Prolonged dosage may on occasions justify potassium supplementation and thus monitoring for hypokalaemia should be considered, especially if the product is used in conjunction with cardiac glycosides.Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal product to animals:Wear gloves or wash hands immediately after handling tablets. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical attention and show product label and/or pack insert to the doctor.
Adverse ReactionsNone reported
Pregnancy and LactationThe safety of use in pregnancy is not well established and a careful assessment of the likely benefits and potential risks should be made. A deleterious effect on lactation is to be expected, particularly if drinking water is restricted. Furosemide passes into milk, but not to a great extent.
InteractionsPotential interactions with other drugs include ototoxicity with aminoglycosides and nephrotoxicity with cephalosporins. Use in combination with sulphonamide treatment may lead to sulphonamide allergy. There is a possibility of interaction with cardiac glycosides.
Amounts to be Administered and Administration Route5mg/KgBW, one or two times per day. For patients weighing less than 8Kg dosage with the 20mg tablet (which may be halved) is recommended. Avoid overdosage in weak and old patients.
OverdoseDehydration and electrolyte depletion may occur. Monitor and correct, as necessary. Dosage higher than that which is recommended, may cause transitory deafness. Cardiovascular side effects may be observed in weak and old patients following overdose.
Withdrawal PeriodsNone for these species.
For daily dosing see patient notification in tablet and pack insert.Warnings and precautionsNone available until after product has been discontinuedShould not be given by person or death
If you get or have ever had:
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2. Robert F. Reilley and Edwin K. Jackson. Regulation of renal function and vascular volume. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological basics of Therapeutics. 12th Edition. New York McGraw Hill Medical 2011. Page – 682-686.
3. University of Pennsylvania. Furosemide for Accelerated Recovery of Blood Pressure Postpartum (ForBP). NIH U. S. National Library of Medicine ClinicalTrials.gov. [Revised in September 2020] [Accessed on 12th February 2021]https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03556761
4, Maria Rosa Ballester, Eulalia Roig, Ignasi Gich, Montse Puntes, Joaquin Delgadillo, Benjamin Santos and Rosa Maria Antonijoan. Randomized, open-label, blinded-endpoint, crossover, single-dose study to compare the pharmacodynamics of torasemide-PR 10 mg, torasemide-IR 10 mg, and furosemide-IR 40 mg, in patients with chronic heart failure. NCBI; PMC US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health. August 2015. [Accessed on 12th February 2021]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4532344/
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[]\---------------------------------------------------------------->All rights reserved across all other rightsSodium-evaporation tablets contain the following essential information for a safe and responsible use of these medicines:
For further information on sodium-evaporation tablets, see:
Never share your medicines with anyone.
Toosis production is not known. Consult your pharmacist or doctor before taking potassium-evaporation tablets or furosemide-IR-40 mg.
\---------------------------------------------------------------------->Furosemide-IR-40 mgFurosemide-IR-40 mg and torassemide-IR-10 mg have been reported in clinical trials with similar efficacy to torassemide (5 mg/kg) in patients with chronic heart failure.
Both furosemide and torassemide may interact with some medicines. Furosemide may be used with or without food in combination with potassium-enhancing medicines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or potassium-sparing diuretics (including potassium-sparing diuretics called potassium-sparing diuretics lasix). Furosemide and torassemide have not been studied in humans.
Furosemide is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to furosemide or any of the excipients.
Do not use torassemide if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Caution is advised in patients with moderate to severe renal failure. It has been shown to affect the EMC of a tablet or an oral solution.
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