Furosemide Tablets
indicated to mitigate fluid retention and utilized to address oedema effectively for improved cardiac and renal management.
Strengths: 40 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Lasix
- Therapeutic class
Loop Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
Loop Diuretic
- Contraindications
hypovolaemia; dehydration; anuria; hypersensitivity to furosemide
- Minor side effects
polyuria; dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
hypokalaemia; hyponatraemia; dehydration
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
- Drug interactions
aminoglycosides; lithium; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Consult your doctor if pregnant.
Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate hydration; monitor electrolytes; may increase frequency of urination
Serious side effects
ototoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; severe electrolyte imbalance — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to mitigate fluid retention and utilized to address oedema effectively for improved cardiac and renal management.
Mechanism of action
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that inhibits the sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, promoting the excretion of water and electrolytes.
Furosemide Tablets
indicated to mitigate fluid retention and utilized to address oedema effectively for improved cardiac and renal management.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Furosemide
- Listed indication(s): Oedema, Heart Failure, Hypertension
Available option
- 180 tablets - 100 mg696-100-mg-12466