This medicine is a loop diuretic. Diuretics increase the amount of urine passed which causes the body to lose water and salt. Furosemide helps to treat high blood pressure
Lasix Uses
Furosemide controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.
How to Use Lasix
Take exactly as directed by your health care professional maybe taken with or without food.
Lasix Other Uses
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. keep in mind that you will need to pass urine frequently after taking furosemide. Do not take your doses at a time of day that will cause you problems. Do not take at bedtime. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Lasix Precaution
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant breast feeding or planning to conceive.
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Do not treat yourself with any OTC medication without consulting your health care professional.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and all follow up tests.
If you are suffering from diabetes this medication could affect your blood sugar levels.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to the sun or ultraviolet rays.
Lasix Overdose
In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911.
Lasix Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.
Lasix Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F 15-30 degrees C away from heat and moisture.
Lasix Notes
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
Gout
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Pancreatitis
Premature birth
Hearing difficulty
Liver/kidney disease
Difficulty passing urine
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Heart disease/previous heart attack
Low blood levels of calcium/ chloride/ potassium/magnesium/sodium
Lasix interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
Lithium
Alcohol
NSAIDs
Cisplatin
Dofetilide
Hormones
Phenytoin
Clofibrate
Colestipol
Water pills
Nitroglycerin
Cholestyramine
Heart medication
Diabetes medication
Certain antibiotic injections
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
High blood pressure medication
Medication used to relax muscles for surgery
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
Lasix Side Effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
Nausea
Diarrhea
Skin rash
Vomiting
Headache
Hearing loss
Mood changes
Increased thirst
Loss of appetite
Irregular heartbeat
Blood in urine/stool
Unusual bleeding/bruising
Yellowing of the eyes/skin
Increased sensitivity to the sun
Dry mouth/fever/chills/sore throat
Tingling/numbness in the hands or feet
Severe stomach pain/stomach upset/pain
Ringing in the ears/ dizziness/light-headedness
Lower back/side pain/ muscle pain/weakness/cramps/tiredness
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