Lasix - Furosemide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Lasix.
• Delone, Detue, Lasix
• fyou-ROW-seh-mide

Lasix Storage Instructions

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

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).

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.

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.

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).

Lasix Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

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.

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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

Read Before Using Lasix (precautions)

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

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.