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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Furosemide |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Furosemide 40 mg Tablet
- Loop Diuretic Medicine
- Medication for Edema and Hypertension
- Prescription Medicine
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
N/A
Functions
- Diuretic
- Treatment of Fluid Retention
- Maintenance of Fluid Excretion
- Treatment of Hypertension
- Support of Forced Diuresis
Materials
Active Ingredient: Furosemide
Technical Specifications
- 40 mg Tablet
- 250 mg Tablet
- Syrup
- Injection
Design Elements
N/A
Usability Features
- Oral Administration
- Intramuscular Administration
- Intravenous Administration
Dosage Instructions
- Adults: 40 mg daily, reduced to 20 mg daily or 40mg on alternate days
- Children: Dosage based on weight and age
- Elderly: Dosage should be titrated
- Maximum Daily Dose: 600 mg/day
Indications
- Fluid Retention associated with Cardiac Failure
- Fluid Retention associated with Renal Failure
- Hypertension
- Support of Forced Diuresis
Pharmacology
Furosemide is a monosulphonyl diuretic that affects renal tubular function and electrolyte reabsorption.
Interaction
- ACE Inhibitors may cause a marked fall in blood pressure
- Concomitant use with lithium or nephrotoxic antibiotics may increase toxicity
Contraindications
- Anuria
- Electrolyte Deficiency
- Pre-comatose states associated with liver cirrhosis
- Hypersensitivity to furosemide or sulphonamides
Side Effects
- Electrolyte and water balance disturbances
- Alkalosis
- Uric Acid Retention
- Hyperglycemia
- Glycosuria
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category C; Use caution in cardiogenic shock and first trimester of pregnancy; Monitor blood pressure and pulse during rapid diuresis; Caution in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk of acute retention in patients with prostatic hypertrophy or impairment of micturition
- Risk of marked fall in blood pressure with ACE inhibitors
- Risk of increased toxicity with nephrotoxic antibiotics
- Caution in situations requiring focus and reaction abilities
Overdose Effects
- Dependent on extent of electrolyte and fluid loss
- Symptoms may include hypovolaemia, dehydration, cardiac arrhythmias
- No specific antidote; Measures to limit further absorption may be considered
Therapeutic Class
Loop Diuretics
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light
- Do not use beyond expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only on prescription