Indications
For the management of edema (excessive accumulation of fluid with or without swelling) caused by a disease of the heart, kidney, or liver. Used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure.
Dosage
Initially, 20-40 mg. Doses are individualised and adjusted until desired effect is achieved. Dosage recommendations may vary.
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonamides or sulfonamide derivatives, and amiloride. Electrolyte deficiency (e.g. severe hypokalaemia or hyponatraemia), Addison's disease, porphyria, dehydration, hypotension, hypovolaemia, comatose or pre-comatose states associated with hepatic cirrhosis or encephalopathy, anuria or renal failure with anuria not responding to furosemide, renal failure due to poisoning with nephrotoxic or hepatotoxic agents, renal failure due to hepatic coma.
Special Precautions
Patient with prediabetes or diabetes mellitus, prostatic hyperplasia, gout, hepatorenal syndrome, hypoproteinaemia, acute hypercalcaemia; at risk from a pronounced fall in blood pressure, diuretic resistance. Patient undergoing surgery. Not recommended for patients at high risk for radiocontrast nephropathy. Correct hypovolaemia, hypotension, severe electrolyte disturbance (particularly hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, and acid-base disturbances) before treatment initiation. Renal and hepatic impairment. Neonates, children, and elderly. Pregnancy.
Storage
Store between 15-30°C. Protect from light.
MedsGo Class
Diuretics
Features
Dosage
20mg
Ingredients
- Furosemide
Packaging
Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Furosemide
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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