LASIX
Generic Name for LASIX
Furosemide 20mg, 40mg+, 80mg; tabs; +scored.
Legal Classification:
Rx
Pharmacological Class for LASIX
Diuretic (loop).
Manufacturer of LASIX
Sanofi-aventis
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Indications for LASIX
Hypertension.
Adult dose for LASIX
Initially 40mg twice daily. Adding to other antihypertensives: initially reduce other agent's dose by 50%.
Children's dosing for LASIX
Not recommended.
Contraindications for LASIX
Anuria. Hepatic coma. Electrolyte depletion.
Warnings/Precautions for LASIX
Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Diabetes. Gout. SLE. Sulfonamide sensitivity. Monitor BP, electrolytes, fluids, blood, BUN. Potassium supplementation may be needed. Discontinue if progressive renal dysfunction occurs. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Interactions for LASIX
Digitalis, lithium toxicity. Alcohol, CNS depressants may increase orthostatic hypotension. Antagonized by indomethacin. May alter excretion of salicylates, lithium. Hypokalemia with corticosteroids, ACTH. Antagonizes tubocurarine. Potentiates antihypertensives, succinylcholine. Ototoxicity with aminoglycosides, ethacrynic acid.
Adverse Reactions for LASIX
Excessive diuresis, fluid or electrolyte imbalance, GI upset, dizziness, vertigo, paresthesias, orthostatic hypotension, hyperglycemia, jaundice, hyperuricemia, rash, photosensitivity, tinnitus, hearing loss, blood dyscrasias, renal calcification in premature infants.
How is LASIX supplied?
Tabs 20mg—100, 1000
40mg—100, 500, 1000
80mg—50, 500
Related Disease:
Hypertension