Frusin 40 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Furosemide |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Frusin (Furosemide) Medicine Product
Categories
- Diuretic
- Hypertension medication
- Loop diuretics
Description
Frusin is indicated for fluid retention associated with chronic congestive cardiac failure, acute congestive cardiac failure, chronic renal failure, maintenance of fluid excretion in acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, liver disease, hypertension, hypertensive crisis, and support of forced diuresis. It is a monosulphonyl diuretic with a distinctive action on renal tubular function. Its pharmacological action includes inhibition of sodium and chloride transport in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. Furosemide is available in tablet, syrup, and injection forms.
Color Options
- White
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Syrup
- Injection
Dosage Strengths
- 40 mg
- 250 mg
Dosage Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
- Intramuscular
Dosage Recommendations
- Adults
- Children
- Neonates
- Elderly
Usability Features
- Suitable for resistant edema
- Suitable for advanced chronic renal failure
Pharmacological Action
Inhibition of electrolyte reabsorption in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Onset of Action
Within about 5 minutes
Duration of Action
About 2 hours
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors
- Serum lithium
- Nephrotoxic antibiotics
Contraindications
- Anuria
- Electrolyte deficiency
- Pre-comatose states associated with liver cirrhosis
- Hypersensitivity to furosemide or sulphonamides
Side Effects
- Disturbed electrolyte and water balance
- Alkalosis
- Uric acid retention
- Acute gout
- Hyperglycemia
- Glycosuria
Pregnancy Category
Category C
Pregnancy & Lactation Caution
Cautiously used in cardiogenic shock complicated by pulmonary edema and in the first trimester of pregnancy. Monitoring of blood pressure and pulse during rapid diuresis is required. May inhibit lactation or pass into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk of developing acute retention in patients with prostatic hypertrophy or impairment of micturition
- Monitoring of blood pressure when using ACE inhibitors concomitantly
- Increased toxic effects of nephrotoxic antibiotics
Overdose Effects
- Dependent on the extent and consequences of electrolyte and fluid loss
- Management with measures such as gastric lavage and activated charcoal
Therapeutic Class
Loop diuretics
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician