Lasix

If you have This is a prescription drug that’s used: • in adults for high blood pressure • in adults and some children for edema that’s related to: • • • To learn more about furosemide’s uses, see the “ Furosemide oral tablet basics Furosemide is an active drug ingredient. It’s a Furosemide is classified as type of In this article we’ll discuss the uses, side effects, Note: Furosemide also comes in other forms. It’s available as an injectable and solution that’s taken by mouth. Only furosemide oral tablets are described in this article. If you’d like to learn about other forms of furosemide, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Furosemide oral tablet brand-name versions Furosemide oral tablets are available in a brand-name version called Lasix. To learn about this version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Furosemide oral tablets are a generic drug, which means they’re an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The brand-name medication that furosemide oral tablets are based on is called Lasix. Generic drugs are thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name drug they’re based on. In general, generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs do. If you’d like to know more about taking Lasix instead of furosemide oral tablets, talk with your doctor. View this Like most drugs, furosemide oral tablets may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some of the more common side effects that furosemide oral tablets may cause. These li...

Lasix: 7 things you should know Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • 1. How it works • Lasix is a brand (trade) name for furosemide which may be used as a diuretic (to remove excess water from the body). • Lasix (furosemide) works by inhibiting the reabsorption of salts, such as sodium and chloride, in the proximal and distal tubules, and also the loop of Henle (these are specific parts of a nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidneys). This significantly increases urination. • Lasix belongs to the class of medicines known as loop diuretics. 2. Upsides • Used to relieve the body of excess fluid caused by heart failure, kidney failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and other conditions. • May be used in addition to other medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure. • An injectable form is available. • Lasix is available as a generic under the name furosemide. 3. Downsides If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: • Dry mouth, thirst, weakness, muscle pains or cramps, muscular fatigue, dizziness on standing, gastrointestinal disturbances, changes in blood counts, and alterations in cholesterol levels or liver function. • Lasix's effect is very strong. It can lead to a significant depletion of electrolytes which may lead to side effects such as muscle cramps and an irregular heartbeat. The risk is greater in people with a restricted salt intake or tak...

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• This drug has a boxed warning. This is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A boxed warning alerts doctors and patients to drug effects that may be dangerous. • Furosemide is a strong diuretic (water pill) that helps your body get rid of excess water. It does this by increasing the amount of urine your body makes. If you take too much of this drug, it can lead to very low amounts of water and electrolytes in your body. This can cause dehydration. Your doctor will monitor your fluid levels and may change your dosage based on those levels. Furosemide oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Lasix. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name version. Why it’s used Furosemide is used to treat Furosemide may be used as part of combination therapy to treat high blood pressure. This means you may need to take it with other medications. How it works Furosemide belongs to a class of drugs called diuretics. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions. Furosemide works by helping your body get rid of excess salt and water. It does this by increasing the amount of urine your body makes. This helps lower your blood pressure as well as reduce swelling. Furosemide oral tablets may cause certain side effects. More common side eff...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Furocot • Lasix Descriptions Furosemide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics (also known as water pills). Furosemide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions. It works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine. Furosemide is also used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Solution • Tablet

Furosemide Generic name: furosemide (oral/injection) [ fur-OH-se-mide] Brand names: Dosage forms: injectable solution (10 mg/mL), intravenous solution (100 mg/100 mL-0.9%), oral liquid (10 mg/mL), oral solution (40 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg), subcutaneous kit (80 mg/10 mL) Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is furosemide? Furosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt. This allows the salt to instead be passed in your urine. Furosemide is used to treat Furosemide is also used to treat The Furiosi brand of furosemide is only used in adults. Related/similar drugs Warnings You should not use furosemide if you are unable to urinate. Using more than your recommended dose will not make this medicine more effective. High doses of furosemide may cause irreversible Before using furosemide, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, enlarged prostate, urination problems, cirrhosis or other liver disease, an electrolyte imbalance, high cholesterol, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs. Tell your doctor if you have recently had an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or any type of scan using a radioactive dye that is injected into your veins. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using furosemide even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some d...

Lasix and other diuretics are often used in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and who are on dialysis. They are used to remove excess fluid and edema from the patient. Even patients who are on dialysis will make some urine and Lasix may benefit them to avoid excess fluid weight gains between dialysis sessions.