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Composition :

FUROSEMIDE-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Lasix Tablet

Lasix Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (which increase the production of urine) and is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. Higher this blood pressure, harder the heart has to pump. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat, and other complications. Oedema may occur in case of high blood pressure where fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs leading to its swelling.

Lasix Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Your doctor will advise your dose and how often you need to take this medication based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dehydration, headache, nausea, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Lasix Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take if you are allergic to furosemide or any other components present in Lasix Tablet . Try not to stop taking Lasix Tablet  of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and can increase the risk of getting heart diseases and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Lasix Tablet can be prescribed accordingly. The most common adverse effect of furosemide is having to pee more frequently than usual. To minimise needing to get out of bed to pee, avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of going to bed.

Uses of Lasix Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Oedema (swelling)

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral solution/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Lasix Tablet in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

When you take Lasix Tablet , the blood vessels in your body will be relaxed, which will help lower the blood pressure. Also, it relaxes the blood vessels and helps to improve the blood flow. It helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. In addition, this relieves oedema and enables you to carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Lasix Tablet
  • Consume controlled amounts of salt to raise sodium levels.
  • Eat fresh fruits like apples, berries, oranges, mangoes, and bananas.
  • Include fresh vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, beets, okra, spinach, peppers, carrots, and edamame.
  • Choose frozen vegetables without added butter or sauce.
  • Drink electrolyte beverages like sports drinks or electrolyte solutions to replenish sodium and other electrolytes.
  • Avoid excessive salt intake, but allow for controlled increases as needed.
  • Monitor and manage underlying health conditions that may contribute to hyponatremia.
  • Let your doctor know if you experience symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, muscle cramps, or respiratory depression. Hyperchloremia may cause these.
  • Hyperchloremia is a condition in which the blood has an excessive level of chloride ions, which can disrupt the body's acid-base balance and lead to various complications.
  • Your doctor will thoroughly evaluate to determine if your medication is causing the hyperchloremia.
  • If your medication is found to be the cause, your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or switch you to alternative medicines.
  • To manage hyperchloremia, focus on consuming a balanced diet that is low in chloride-rich foods. Include potassium-rich foods like bananas, leafy greens, and sweet potatoes to help balance electrolyte levels.
  • Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help manage your condition. Aim for regular physical activity, stress-reducing techniques, and adequate sleep to help your body recover.
  • Regular monitoring and follow-ups with your doctor are crucial to managing your condition. Schedule check-ups as recommended by your doctor to monitor your symptoms and adjust your treatment plan as needed.
  • Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
  • Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.
  • Drink plenty of water to eliminate uric acid.
  • Avoid purine-rich foods such as red meat, organ meats, certain seafood (sardines, anchovies) and too much alcohol.
  • Regularly do low impact exercises like swimming or walking.
  • To reduce pain and swelling, apply ice packs to the affected area.
  • Take rest and avoid activities that strain the affected joint.
  • Elevate the affected joint to encourage fluid drainage.
  • Aim for weight loss and maintain a healthy body weight to reduce the risk of gout.

Drug Warnings

To ensure that furosemide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to furosemide or any other medicine, low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease, diabetes, any difficulty peeing, Addison's disease (a rare disorder of the adrenal glands), gout, and signs of dehydration (being thirsty, having a dry mouth), and electrolyte imbalance, among other things. If you are a pregnant or nursing mother, you should not take Lasix Tablet without a doctor's advice.

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How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Taking Ziprasidone with Lasix Tablet can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Lasix Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Co-administration of Lasix Tablet may interfere with blood glucose control and lower the effectiveness of Glimepiride.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, glimepiride can be taken with Lasix Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Coadministration of Streptomycin and Lasix Tablet may increase the risk or severity of hearing or kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Streptomycin and Lasix Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, hearing difficulty, swelling, body aches, increased or decreased urination, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Concomitant administration of diclofenac and Lasix Tablet may decrease the therapeutic efficacy of Lasix Tablet and adversely affect renal function.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between diclofenac and Lasix Tablet, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like nausea, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, altered blood pressure, tingling. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Taking Lasix Tablet with Tobramycin can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tobramycin and Lasix Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Combining Tizanidine and Lasix Tablet can lower your blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizanidine and Lasix Tablet together can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and changes in pulse or heart rate, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position, and do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Coadministration of Amikacin with Lasix Tablet can increase the risk of developing kidney disorder and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amikacin and Lasix Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience ringing in the ears, irregular urination, muscle cramps, vomiting, or weakness, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
FurosemideTirzepatide
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Lasix Tablet:
Lasix Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of tirzepatide thereby causing the increase in blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Close blood glucose monitoring is recommended when on treatment with Lasix Tablet.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to help lower your elevated blood pressure.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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FAQs

Furosemide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics, which increase urine production to eliminate excess water (fluid retention) in the body. This indicates there is less fluid in your tissues, which helps with swelling reduction (oedema). You will also have less fluid in your blood circulation, which will help to lower your blood pressure.

Your symptoms may improve before the problem is completely cured. But, it would be suggested to complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Yes, Lasix Tablet is contraindicated in people with known allergy to any of the components of Lasix Tablet . It should be avoided in people with severe kidney or liver impairment and in people with anuria (reduction or absence of urine).

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

Lasix Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

No, the occurrence of gout due to Lasix Tablet is very rare. However, it can cause an increase in the levels of uric acid.

There's no evidence that Lasix Tablet reduces fertility in men or women. However, if you're a woman and you're trying to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first.

A good rule is to drink enough fluid so that you're not thirsty for long periods.

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Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • If you are planning to have a procedure that includes radiocontrast, do not take Furosemide (as taking Furosemide may increase the risk of kidney damage).

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure is around 120/80 mm of Hg.

Oedema: Swelling in the body parts such as ankles, feet and legs is often caused by a build-up of fluid in these areas, called oedema.

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