INTRODUCTION ABOUT LASIX 40MG TABLET

LASIX 40MG TABLET contains frusemide (furosemide) which belongs to the group of medicines called Diuretics. It is used to manage edema (fluid retention) due to problems with your heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, blood vessels or high blood pressure. Generally, accumulation of excess fluid in the body adds extra pressure on your heart, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys or liver and can cause swelling of the ankles, breathing difficulties or even make you feel more tired than usual.

During the course of management with LASIX 40MG TABLET, your doctor will recommend you take several blood tests to monitor your blood sugar and uric acid levels as a precaution to avoid unwanted side effects. They may also monitor your blood potassium and sodium levels carefully, especially if you have vomiting or diarrhea.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. LASIX 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. LASIX 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in children over 12 years of age. Also, it should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common side effects of taking LASIX 40MG TABLET are dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and decreased blood volume. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsens or persist for a long period of time. 

USES OF LASIX 40MG TABLET

• Manage edema (fluid retention)

HOW LASIX 40MG TABLET WORKS

LASIX 40MG TABLET contains frusemide which is a loop diuretic. It works by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules and in the thick ascending loop of Henle by inhibiting the sodium-chloride cotransport system. As a result, it promotes diuresis (urine output) by enhancing the excretion of water along with sodium, chloride, magnesium and calcium. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take LASIX 40MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow LASIX 40MG TABLET as whole with a sip of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take LASIX 40MG TABLET, as long as your doctor tells you to do so, to obtain better results.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LASIX 40MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking LASIX 40MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Medicines used to reduce high blood pressure such as ACE inhibitors (Ex. ramipril, enalapril, perindopril), angiotensin II-receptor blockers (Ex. losartan, candesartan, irbesartan), alpha-blockers (Ex. prazosin), thiazide diuretics (Ex. bendroflumethiazide) and potassium sparging diuretics (Ex. amiloride, spironolactone, acetazolamide and metolazone)
• Medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. digoxin, amiodarone, sotalol, disopyramide, flecainide, lidocaine, mexiletine dofetilide and ibutilide)
• Medicines used to manage angina (Ex. nitroglycerin or isosorbide dinitrate)
• Medicines used to reduce high cholesterol levels in blood (Ex. clofibrate, colestyramine and colestipol)
• Medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin and metformin)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen or indomethacin)
• Corticosteroids (used to manage pain or inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone, prednisolone
• Medicines used to manage stomach ulcers (Ex. sucralfate or carbenoxolone)
• Medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine or phenobarbital)
• Antibiotics (used to manage bacterial infections) such as gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin, netilmicin, tobramycin, vancomycin or cephalosporins such as cefixime
• Medicines used to manage asthma (Ex. terbutaline, salbutamol, salmeterol, formoterol or bambuterol)
• Medicines used to manage nasal congestion (Ex. xylometazoline or ephedrine)
• Medicines used to manage mental problems (Ex. lithium, chlorpromazine, risperidone, amisulpride, sertindole or pimozide)
• Medicines used to manage depression (Ex. reboxetine, amitriptyline and phenelzine)
• Laxatives (used to manage constipation) Ex. lactulose, polyethylene glycol, bisacodyl
• Skeletal muscle relaxants given during operations (Ex. tubocurarine, curarine derivates and succinylcholine) 
• Chloral hydrate (a medicine used to induce sleep)
• Theophylline (a medicine used to manage breathing difficulties)
• Immunosuppressants (used to suppress immune system and manage graft rejection) Ex. tacrolimus, ciclosporin or aldesleukin
• Radiocontrast agent (used before X-ray examinations)
• Probenecid (used to manage gout)
• Cisplatin (used to manage certain type of cancers)
• Methotrexate (used to manage severe arthritis or some forms of cancer)
• Aminoglutethimide (used to manage breast cancer or cushing´s syndrome)
• Amphotericin B (used to manage fungal infections)
• Atomoxetine (used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• Muscle relaxants (Ex. baclofen and tizanidine)
• Antihistamines (used to manage allergies) Ex. cetirizine
• Alprostadil (a medicine used to manage male impotence)
• Oral contraceptives or HRT containing oestrogen and drospirenone (used to manage pregnancy)
• Liquorice (used to manage cough)
• Moxisylyte (a medicine used for raynaud's syndrome)
• Levodopa (used to manage parkinson’s disease)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of LASIX 40MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of LASIX 40MG TABLET includes dehydration and changes in the levels of certain chemicals in the blood.

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