Lasix

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Purpose

Furosemide 40mg, 500mg tablets are used for the treatment of

• Reduction of extra fluid in the user body caused by liver, heart, and kidney failures
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of legs, arms, and abdomen
• Lowering of high blood pressure
• Heart attacks

The medication comes under the brand name of Lasix. By this name, the tablets are famous in the pharma market.

 

How does it work?

The active ingredient furosemide is known as a “water pill” which falls into the category of diuretics. The tablets work by producing more urine in the user body, hence lowering the levels of fluids in the body. In this way, the user gets rid of extra water and salts in the body.

 

Measures and precautions

1. Furosemide 40mg, 500mg tablets are prescribed by the doctor for controlling excessive fluids in the user body.
2. Before consuming the tablets, read the leaflet of the medicine thoroughly. This would discard all types of misconceptions.
3. Take the Lasix tablets orally as instructed by the doctor. Usually, the medicine is taken once or twice a day daily.
4. The tablets are food-independent medications. They can be taken with or without food as per the preference of users.
5. Avoid chewing and crushing the tablets. Swallow it whole with plenty of water.
6. The doses of furosemide 40mg, 500mg tablets are based on the medical condition and response towards it.
7. In the case of children, body weight is also a parameter to evaluate a Lasix dose for them.
8. In older patients, the doses of Lasix tablets should start with small doses and then gradually increase.
9. Take the furosemide tablets regularly as per the directives of the doctor to get good and better results.
10. Before the usage of this medication, tell your doctor about any allergies you have or this medicine is causing any allergies.
11. Do tell your doctor about your medical history before the consumption of the medicine, especially the liver and kidney problems.
12. Furosemide 40mg, 500mg tablets should be taken when needed during pregnancy. It should not be taken without a doctor’s consultation.
13. Do not try to overdose on these tablets, they are not good for the user’s health.

 

Side-effects

• Light-headedness
• Dizziness
• Blurring of vision
• Headache
• Hearing changes
• Kidney problems
• Muscle cramps
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Fainting
• Irregular heartbeats
• Tiredness

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with the drugs like desmopressin, lithium solutions, and ethacrynic acid.