FUROSEMIDE

Overview

FUROSEMIDE is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine. Furosemide is also used on its own or together with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Furosemide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. Furosemide works by blocking the absorption of sodium, chloride, and water from the filtered fluid in the kidney tubules, causing a profound increase in the output of urine (diuresis).

Usage

FUROSEMIDE is generally used to treat: Edema, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Stroke, Heart Attack
FUROSEMIDE can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Arms Swelling, Legs Swelling, Abdomen Swelling

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

FUROSEMIDE is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• If you have any other allergies, this product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
• If you have diabetes, furosemide may affect your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of kidney problems, liver problems, inability to make urine, gout, lupus.
• Furosemide may reduce the potassium level in your blood. Your doctor may instruct you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, orange juice)
• This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
• This drug may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.
• Babies born early (premature infants) and children may be more sensitive to certain effects of this drug, such as kidney stones.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FUROSEMIDE over-dosage can result in: Fainting, Weakness (generalized), Decreased Urination, Increased Thirst, Body Excessive Sweating, Hearing Loss

Common Side-Effects

FUROSEMIDE : Hypotension, Jaundice, Tinnitus, Pancreatitis, Nausea, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

FUROSEMIDE : Diarrhoea, Constipation, Face Swelling, Mouth Tingling, Difficulty Breathing, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Confusion, Weakness (generalized), Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Nausea, Vomit, Irregular Heartbeat, Abdomen Pain, Fever, Hearing Loss, Ringing In Ears, Lightheadedness, Dizziness, Fainting, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

FUROSEMIDE : Hypokalemia, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Shortness Of Breath, Throat Soreness, Tightness, Wheezing, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Loss Of Appetite, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Disease Interactions

FUROSEMIDE can interfere with: Hypertension, Anuria, Cirrhosis, Lupus Erythematosus, Diabetes Mellitus, Urinary Retention, Acute Gouty Arthritis, Tachycardia

Technical Classification

FUROSEMIDE is categorized as: LOOP DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FUROSEMIDE as Ingredient

ALDOLOC 20MG/50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
ALDOSTIX 20MG/50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
ALDOSTIX TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20 MG
AMIFRU 40MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40 MG, AMILORIDE 5 MG
AMIFRU 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
AMIFRU S 20MG/50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
AQUAMIDE 20MG/50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
DIUCONTIN K 20MG/250MG TAB	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 250.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
DIUCONTIN K 20MG/300MG TAB	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 300.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
DIUCONTIN K 40MG/500MG TAB	POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 500.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG
EXNA K 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
FRULAC SACH	FUROSEMIDE , SPIRONOLACTONE
FRUMIDE 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
FRUMIL 40MG/5MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG, AMILORIDE 5.0 MG
FRUSELAC -DS FC-TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, FUROSEMIDE 40 MG
FRUSELAC 20MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20 MG
FRUSELAC DS TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG
FRUSELAC TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
FRUSEMENE 20MG/50MG TAB	TRIAMTERENE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
FRUSEMENE 40MG/50MG TAB	TRIAMTERENE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG
FRUSEMIDE 40MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40.0 MG
FRUSENAT	FUROSEMIDE
FRUSENEX 100MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 100 MG
FRUSENEX 40MG TAB	FUROSEMIDE 40 MG
FRUSIS 20MG/50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
FUROPED 10MG SYP	FUROSEMIDE 10.0 MG
FUROPED SOLN	FUROSEMIDE 10 MG
LACTOMIDE 20MG/50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
LACTOMIDE TAB	FUROSEMIDE , SPIRONOLACTONE
LASILACTONE 50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20 MG
LASIX 10MG INJ	FUROSEMIDE 10.0 MG
LASIX 20MG INJ	FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
LASIX 40MG/4ML INJ	FUROSEMIDE 10 MG/ML
LASIX INJ 2ML	FUROSEMIDE 10 MG
LASIX TAB 40MG	FUROSEMIDE 40 MG
MINILACTONE FC-TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 25 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20 MG
MINILACTONE TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
SPIROMIDE TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG
URECTON PLUS 20MG/50MG TAB	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, FUROSEMIDE 20.0 MG