Medication Summary
Furosemide
Brand names: Disal, Furoscix, Lasix, Salix - substance
Dosage form: Tablet
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
LASIX is contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide.
What should I know before taking it?
LASIX is contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide.
What important warnings are listed?
LASIX ® (furosemide) 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 ( s ee DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ) . In patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites, LASIX therapy is best initiated in the hospital. In hepatic coma and in states of electrolyte depletion, therapy should not be instituted until the basic condition is improved. Sudden alterations of fluid and electrolyte balance in patients with cirrhosis may precipitate hepatic coma; therefore, strict observation is necessary during.
How is this medication usually taken?
Excessive diuresis may cause dehydration and blood volume reduction with circulatory collapse and possibly vascular thrombosis and embolism, particularly in elderly patients. As with any effective diuretic, electrolyte depletion may occur during LASIX therapy, especially in patients receiving higher doses and a restricted salt intake. Hypokalemia may develop with LASIX, especially with brisk diuresis, inadequate oral electrolyte intake, when cirrhosis is present, or during concomitant use of corticosteroids, ACTH, licorice in large amounts, or prolonged use of laxatives. Digitalis therapy may exaggerate metabolic effects of hypokalemia, especially myocardial effects. All patients receiving.
What side effects are listed?
Adverse reactions are categorized below by organ system and listed by decreasing severity. Gastrointestinal System Reactions 1. hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular insufficiency 6. oral and gastric irritation 7. cramping 2. pancreatitis 8. diarrhea 3. jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice) 9. constipation 4. increased liver enzymes 10. nausea 5. anorexia 11. vomiting Systemic Hypersensitivity Reactions 1. Severe anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions (e.g., with shock) 3. interstitial nephritis 4. necrotizing angiitis 2. systemic vasculitis Central Nervous System Reactions 1. tinnitus and hearing loss 5. headache 2. paresthesias 6. blurred vision 3. vertigo 7.
What interactions are listed?
LASIX may increase the ototoxic potential of aminoglycoside antibiotics, especially in the presence of impaired renal function. Except in life-threatening situations, avoid this combination. LASIX should not be used concomitantly with ethacrynic acid because of the possibility of ototoxicity. Patients receiving high doses of salicylates concomitantly with LASIX, as in rheumatic disease, may experience salicylate toxicity at lower doses because of competitive renal excretory sites. There is a risk of ototoxic effects if cisplatin and LASIX are given concomitantly. In addition, nephrotoxicity of nephrotoxic drugs such as cisplatin may be enhanced if LASIX is not given in lower doses and with.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2c9b4d8f-0770-482d-a9e6-9c616a440b1a
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