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DescriptionSide effects can include headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, dizziness and muscle pain. If any of these symptoms worsen, you should contact a doctor immediately. In case of any concerning side effects, kindly stop using the product immediately and contact your doctor. In the event of a allergic reaction, contact a doctor immediately and do not take any medicine. However, if you experience any adverse reactions, please contact your doctor immediately and contact the nearest hospital emergency department. In the event of a suspected allergic reaction to this product, please contact your doctor immediately and contact the nearest hospital emergency department.
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Furosemide(Furosemide) is a diuretic commonly prescribed to patients suffering from congestive heart failure, edema, and liver disease. Furosemide is a potent diuretic and can be administered with or without food, but in some cases, it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. The usual starting dose for diuretics is 500 mg daily, but in some cases, a higher dose may be used. The recommended dosage for Furosemide is usually 500 mg taken at the same time each day.
Dosage for diuretics(Furosemide) is available in three ways:
Common side effects(Furosemide) may include:
Precautions and side effects for diuretics(Furosemide) is not recommended for use with other diuretics, such as furosemide. It is advisable to avoid drinking too much of the medication while taking Furosemide to avoid adverse effects.
Side effects and precautions for diuretics(Furosemide) may cause some adverse reactions:
This is not a complete list of adverse reactions. But it is recommended that you discuss with your doctor the possibility of experiencing these side effects with the use of diuretics. If they do occur, seek medical attention immediately.
Warnings and precautions for diuretics(Furosemide) may cause some side effects. But if you experience any of the following signs, you should contact your doctor immediately:
These are not all the possible adverse reactions of diuretics.
Furosemide may interact with other medicines. Talk to your doctor before taking diuretics with Furosemide and before you change your medication.
Tell your doctor about all your medicines and herbal products you use. This will help avoid side effects.
If you are using any of the following, tell your doctor about any and all medicines you take.
If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
It is not known whether Furosemide is excreted in human milk. However, the presence of Furosemide in the milk may be harmful. If you have any questions or concerns about your health, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Furosemide can be harmful to unborn babies. It can affect a woman’s developing baby during pregnancy and in her next pregnancy, and there is a possibility of a severe and life-threatening case of hypoxia and lactic acidosis.
Women who are breastfeeding should not breastfeed. This product should not be breast fed. If you are breastfeeding while taking Furosemide, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Furosemide may increase your blood pressure. If you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath, do not drive. Do not drive until you know how you react to the medicine. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you feel any of these symptoms.
Furosemide can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach and intestines. If you have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, you should not take this medication. You may have a bleeding or bruising condition.
Lasix 40mg tablet contains an active ingredient called Furosemide which belongs to the medication class known as diuretics. It is used to treat edema (excessive water accumulation) and high blood pressure. Edema can be caused by various underlying issues such as heart, lung, kidney, or liver problems. This helps the kidneys to remove excess water, which is not needed by the body.
Lasix 40mg tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Furosemide or other sulphonamide-related medicines or any of the ingredients in the medication. Also, do not consume if you have anuria, impaired kidney function or kidney failure, severe kidney damage, very low levels of potassium, sodium, or other electrolytes, dehydration, low blood pressure, take potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, have liver cirrhosis or liver encephalopathy, suffer from Addison's disease, have digitalis poisoning, or if you are breastfeeding.
Before starting the treatment with Lasix 40mg tablet, notify your doctor if you have hypovolaemia (low blood volume) or risk of low blood pressure, hypoproteinaemia (low levels of blood protein) due to kidney damage, liver congestion or other liver problems, kidney problems, diabetes or insulin use, advanced age or medications that lower blood pressure, prostate issues or difficulty in urinating, history of gout or abnormal blood condition, and upcoming blood or urine tests.
Before consuming this medication, inform your doctor about any medical conditions you have, especially� liver disease or kidney disease. This includes patients with a history of blood clotting disorders or liver problems. Your doctor may adjust your blood pressure or conduct physical tests if you are also taking this medication. Furosemide causes a fall in blood pressure, so do not take this medication if you are also taking this medicine. Take this medication at approximately the same time each day as your symptoms kick in. You should take this medication as instructed by your doctor. Do not take this medication if you are not using any other interventions in 24 hours.Tell your doctor if you are taking this medication if you have severe hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium levels) due to kidney damage, liver congestion, or if you have digital (or white) haemophilia. This medication may make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so your doctor might perform battery electrical tests on you. Dizziness and tiredness are known signs of liver damage. So, you might need medical treatment if you develop them. These symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, loss of urine and/or ejaculation, loss of weight, dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, increased heart rate, increased risk of fainting, and decrease in sex drive.This medication may cause diarrhea. So, let your doctor know about this before taking it. Also, let your doctor know about any medical conditions you have, especially if you have edema due to kidney damage, liver congestion, or if you are taking any of the medications or supplements that you are taking. This medication may make you feel dehydrated (or have it caused by decreased blood sugar levels). So, you might need medical treatment if you suffer from this condition. Furosemide causes a fall in blood pressure, so do not take this medication if you are taking it at the same time every day. Also, let your doctor know if you have digital or white haemophilia.The active ingredient in the medication, Furosemide, may cause dizziness or sleepy, so do not take this medication if you are not alert and have not finished the full course of the treatment. So, you might need medical treatment if you develop dizziness or drowsiness.
According to the manufacturer, this medication is safe for use in children. However, you should always tell your doctor if you are already taking any of the medications that the packaging or labeling claims to be safe for you. And do not share this medication with others.
Lasix 40mg tablet is a diuretic. It is a useful treatment for severe acid-related conditions (such as heartburn, indigestion, heartburn, stomach ulcers, back pain, muscle aches, pain, or tenderness) that are caused by a too much excess of fluid in the body. Lasix 40mg tablet works by eliminating excess water, which is not needed by the body. So, it is useful in removing excess water from the body. Lasix 40mg tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat excess fluid accumulation in the body, such as diuretics, anti-diarrheal drugs (such as spironolactone), medicines to treat kidney damage or kidney problems, blood pressure medicines, or medicines that may help you avoid high blood pressure (such as aliskiren).1. KD. Tripathi. Diuretics. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 579-581.
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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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