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Lasix 40mg Tablet

Furosemide (40mg)

₹13.00 ₹15.1215% Off


Product Code: 118190
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
Constituents

Furosemide (40mg)

Usage of Lasix 40mg Tablet

Lasix 40 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of oedema and high blood pressure. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Dehydration
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Increased blood uric acid
  • Decreased magnesium level in blood
  • Increased thirst

Unit

1 Strip of 15 Tablet

Manufacturer

Sanofi India Ltd

Disclaimer

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How to use Lasix 40mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lasix 40 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Lasix 40 mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss.

Related Warnings

Taking Furosemide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

Lasix 40 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lasix 40 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Lasix 40 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Lasix 40 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lasix 40 mg Tablet is recommended.
However, use of Lasix 40 mg Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients who are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines. Please inform your doctor.

Lasix 40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lasix 40 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Lasix 40 mg Tablet helps remove excess water from your body and lowers blood pressure.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Lasix 40 mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
  • Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Lasix 40 mg Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
  • You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How is Lasix different from Torasemide?

Both Lasix and Torasemide are loop diuretics and are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases but Lasix is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). However, Torasemide has a long duration of action and is safe to use in patients with renal failure as compared to furosemide.

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