Furosemide - Furosemide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Furosemide.
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Furosemide Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Warning

• This drug is a strong "water pill" (diuretic).
• Using too much of this drug can lead to serious water and mineral loss.
• Therefore, it is important you be monitored by your doctor.
• Promptly notify your doctor if you become very thirsty, have a dry mouth, become confused, or develop muscle cramps/weakness.

Read Before Using Furosemide (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• May take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
• If this medication is taken in the late afternoon or evening, you may need to get up during the night to urinate.
• Consult with your doctor regarding your dosing schedule.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness, excessive urination followed by a decrease in amount of urine, muscle cramps, weakness, and weak or irregular heartbeat.

Furosemide Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Possible Side Effects

• This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to it.
• Rise slowly from a seated or lying position.
• It may also increase sensitivity to sunlight.
• Blurred vision, loss of appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache and weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Inform your doctor if you develop muscle cramps, pain, nausea or vomiting while taking this medication.
• It may be a sign of low blood potassium.
• Contact your doctor if you experience.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• Furosemide is a diuretic.
• Diuretics are referred to as "water pills" because they decrease the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination.
• Diuretics are used to treat edema (fluid retention and swelling especially of the hands and feet caused by heart failure and other diseases) and hypertension (high blood pressure).