Lasix Furosemide
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Drug Basics
Brand Name: Lasix
Generic Name: FUROSEMIDE
Drug Type: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route: ORAL
Dosage Form: TABLET
Data Current As Of: 2018-10-05
Rx only
WARNING
FUROSEMIDE TABLETS is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.)
indications & usage
edema
FUROSEMIDE TABLET is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. FUROSEMIDE TABLET is particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired.
hypertension
Oral FUROSEMIDE TABLET may be used in adults for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Hypertensive patients who cannot be adequately controlled with thiazides will probably also not be adequately controlled with FUROSEMIDE TABLETS alone.
contraindications
FUROSEMIDE TABLET is contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide.
adverse reactions
Adverse reactions are categorized below by organ system and listed by decreasing severity.
gastrointestinal system reactions
- 1.pancreatitis
- 2.jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice)
- 3.anorexia
- 4.oral and gastric irritation
- 5.cramping
- 6.diarrhea
- 7.constipation
- 8.nausea
- 9.vomiting
systemic hypersensitivity reactions
- 1.systemic vasculitis
- 2.interstitial nephritis
- 3.necrotizing angiitis
central nervous system reactions
- 1.tinnitus and hearing loss
- 2.paresthesias
- 3.vertigo
- 4.dizziness
- 5.headache
- 6.blurred vision
- 7.xanthopsia
hematologic reactions
- 1.aplastic anemia (rare)
- 2.thrombocytopenia
- 3.agranulocytosis (rare)
- 4.hemolytic anemia
- 5.leukopenia
- 6.anemia
dermatologic-hypersensitivity reactions
- 1.exfoliative dermatitis
- 2.erythema multiforme
- 3.purpura
- 4.photosensitivity
- 5.urticaria
- 6.rash
- 7.pruritus
cardiovascular reaction
Orthostatic hypotension may occur and be aggravated by alcohol, barbiturates or narcotics.
other reactions
- 1.hyperglycemia
- 2.glycosuria
- 3.hyperuricemia
- 4.muscle spasm
- 5.weakness
- 6.restlessness
- 7.urinary bladder spasm
- 8.thrombophlebitis
- 9.fever
Whenever adverse reactions are moderate or severe, FUROSEMIDE TABLET dosage should be reduced or therapy withdrawn.
Manufactured by:
Excellium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
3 G Oak Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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