Frusin 20 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 85.32
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Furosemide |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Fluid retention associated with chronic congestive cardiac failure
- Fluid retention associated with acute congestive cardiac failure
- Fluid retention associated with chronic renal failure
- Maintenance of fluid excretion in acute renal failure
- Fluid retention associated with nephrotic syndrome
- Fluid retention associated with liver disease
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive crisis
- Support of forced diuresis
Pharmacology
- Monosulphonyl diuretic
- Effective in low glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
- Distinctive action on renal tubular function
- Prompt onset of action
- Inhibition of sodium and chloride transport
- Independence of action from acid-base balance changes
- Readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
- Considerable proportion bound to plasma proteins
- Rapid excretion in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Furosemide 40 mg Tablet
- Furosemide 250 mg Tablet
- Furosemide Syrup
- Furosemide Injection
- Dosage adjustment based on response
- Different dosage for adults, children, and elderly
- Maximum daily dose limits
- Administered orally and intravenously
Interaction
- Marked fall in blood pressure with ACE inhibitors
- Increased serum lithium levels
- Increased toxic effects of nephrotoxic antibiotics
Contraindications
- Anuria
- Electrolyte deficiency
- Pre-comatose states associated with liver cirrhosis
- Hypersensitivity to furosemide or sulphonamides
Side Effects
- Electrolyte and water balance disturbance
- Alkalosis
- Uric acid retention
- Acute gout
- Provocation of hyperglycemia and glycosuria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Caution in cardiogenic shock and first trimester of pregnancy
- Monitoring blood pressure and pulse during diuresis
- Possible inhibition of lactation or passage into breast milk during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk in patients with prostatic hypertrophy or impaired micturition
- Risk of marked fall in blood pressure with ACE inhibitors
- Increased toxic effects of nephrotoxic antibiotics
- Impairment of ability to concentrate and react
Overdose Effects
- Dependent on extent and consequences of electrolyte and fluid loss
- Hypovolaemia
- Dehydration
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Management with gastric lavage or activated charcoal
Therapeutic Class
- Loop diuretics
Storage Conditions
- Protection from light
- Limited use after expiry date
- Dispensing only on the prescription of a registered physician