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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

Take exactly as directed by your health care professional maybe taken with or without food.

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

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.

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.

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

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Furosemide controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.

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.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F 15-30 degrees C away from heat and moisture.

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.