Lasix Information

Basic information about Lasix (Furosemide)

Lasix (Furosemide) is an effective drug often prescribed to improve condition of patients suffering from fluid accumulation, caused by heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, and nephrotic syndrome.

As an potent diuretic (water pill) Furosemide acts by blocking the absorption of salt and fluid in the kidney tubules, causing a profound increase in urine output (diuresis).

It is adviced to store Lasix (Furosemide) at temperature of 20-30 degrees C (e.g. 35-85 F). We recommend store Lasix (Furosemide) in dry and dark place, and in place inaccessible to children and pets.

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Before taking Lasix (Furosemide), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• diet pills or cold medicine;
• indomethacin.
• amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), netilmicin (Netromycin), streptomycin, tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi);
• other blood pressure medications;
• digoxin (Lanoxin);
• lithium;
• salicylates such as aspirin, Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others; or
• ethacrynic acid (Edecrin);
• steroids (prednisone and others);

Warnings and Precautions about Lasix (Furosemide)

If you have a history of serious diseases, you need to ask your pharmacist prior to accepting Lasix (Furosemide).

Those who takes pills should necessarily understand that almost all medication can cause side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you have allergic reaction to it.

Nevertheless, most patients do not suffer from any side effects. Lasix (Furosemide) is a safe and effective pill that is used to improve condition of patients suffering from fluid accumulation, caused by heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, and nephrotic syndrome.

The most common side effects are:

Commonly observed side effects are low blood pressure, and water and electrolyte depletion. Less common side effects include nausea; rash; ringing in ears (tinnitus); dizziness; light sensitivity; other blood disorders; pancreatitis; abdominal pain; anemia; and jaundice.

Patients allergic to sulfa may also be allergic to furosemide because of a similarity in the chemical structure of the medications. Furosemide should be avoided in kidney failure. Even though furosemide is important in treating excess fluid accumulation in patients with cirrhosis, sudden loss of fluid and electrolytes in these patients can worsen kidney function and even cause the patient to go into a coma. Furosemide can cause lowering of blood potassium, sodium, and magnesium levels. Low potassium and magnesium levels can lead to heart rhythm abnormalities, especially in patients already taking digoxin (Lanoxin). Please visit the digoxin (Lanoxin) site for further information.

Blood uric acid levels can increase during furosemide treatment, but precipitation of acute gout is rare. Furosemide may increase the toxic effect of aminoglycoside antibiotics on the ear, especially in patients with kidney dysfunction. Furosemide reduces the kidney excretion of lithium and can lead to lithium toxicity. Furosemide may impair kidney function when administered together with aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Periodic blood tests are performed to monitor kidney function and electrolytes during treatment with furosemide.

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