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Furosemide - oral

(fyou-row-seh-mide)

common brand names: Delone, Detue, Lasix

Warning: this drug is a strong 'water pill' (diuretic). Using too many this drug can lead to serious water and mineral loss. Therefore, this is important you be monitored by your physician. Promptly notify your doctor if you become very thirsty, have dry mouth, become confused, or develop muscle cramps/weakness.

Related Drugs : Lasix, Lasix, Furosemide, Furosemide

Lasix Usage: Furosemide is diuretic. Diuretics referred to as 'water pills' because they decrease the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. Diuretics used to treat edema (fluid retention & swelling especially of the hands & feet caused by heart failure and other diseases) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

How to use Lasix: May take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. If it medication is taken in late afternoon or evening, you may need to get up during night to urinate. Consult with youre doctor regarding you're dosing schedule.

Lasix side effects: this drug can cause dizziness & lightheadedness especially during first some days as your body adjusts to it. Rise slowly from seated or lying position. it may also increase sensitivity to sunlight. Blurred vision, loss about appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache & weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjusts to med. Inform your healthcare professional if you develop muscle cramps, pain, nausea or vomiting while taking this medication. this may be a sign of low blood potassium. Contact your doctor if you experience: dry mouth, thirst, unusual bleeding or bruising, rash, yellow eyes or skin, severe nausea or vomiting, ringing in ears. this tablet increases urination. Expect it effect. in the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this medication, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Lasix Precautions: Before using this drug, tell youre healthcare professional youre medical history especially of: kidney problems, unusual decrease in urine output, liver disease, diabetes, tablet allergies. this medication may reduce potassium levels in youre blood. Ask your healthcare professional about adding potassium to youre diet. potassium supplement may be prescribed by your doctor. Furosemide may make you more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing. Alcohol may intensify side effects. Limit your alcohol intake. Furosemide must be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your doctor. this drug is excreted into breast milk. Though, to date, no problems have been reported to nursing infants, consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Lasix drug interactions: Tell your physician of every prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: 'blood thinner' meds such as warfarin, lithium, aminoglycosides (e.g., neomycin, kanamycin, gentamicin), large doses of salicylates (aspirin and aspirin-like drugs), sucralfate, ginseng, ethacrynic acid or other diuretics ('water pills'), digoxin, diabetic med, NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), cisplatin, blood pressure drug, probenecid, cyclosporine, nasal decongestants, diet-control drugs. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or healthcare professional approval.

Lasix Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness, excessive urination followed by decrease in amount of urine, muscle cramps, weakness, and weak or irregular heartbeat.

Lasix special notes: do not share this medication with others.

If you missed Lasix dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost time for the next dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Lasix Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. do not store in bathroom.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Furosemide