LASIX Injection 4ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Frusemide 40 mg Also Known As: Furosemide
Manufacturer
Sanofi India Limited
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT LASIX INJECTIONLASIX INJECTION contains frusemide (furosemide) which belongs to the group of medicines called Diuretics. It is used to manage edema (fluid retention) due to problems with heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, blood vessels or high blood pressure. Parenteral administration of LASIX INJECTION is indicated when a quick and effective removal of excess fluid is required or if the patient cannot take oral medication for any reason. Whenever possible, the patient must be switched to oral medicines in order to avoid unwanted risks of parenteral medication. During the course of management with LASIX INJECTION, your doctor will recommend you take several blood tests to monitor your blood sugar and uric acid levels as a precaution to avoid unwanted
Uses
OF LASIX INJECTION Manage edema (fluid retention)
How It Works
LASIX INJECTION contains frusemide which is a loop diuretic which 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
LASIX INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse into the vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of LASIX INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving LASIX INJECTION are vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, thirst and feeling of tiredness. Inform your doctor immediately if any of the side effects worsen or persist for a long period of time. USES OF LASIX INJECTION Manage edema (fluid retention) HOW LASIX INJECTION WORKSLASIX INJECTION contains frusemide which is a loop diuretic which 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 USELASIX INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse into the vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of LASIX INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LASIX INJECTIONUNCOMMON Blurred vision Sensitivity to light (photosensitivity) Feeling of tiredness Dry mouth, thirst Diarrhea, constipation Vomiting Deafness Lowering of blood pressure (resulting in impaired concentration and reaction, lightheadedness, a feeling of pressure in the head, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, a feeling of weakness, visual disturbances, dry mouth and an inability to stand upright) RARE Crawling sensation on the skin, itching or tingling without any reason Hearing disorders and ringing in the ears Inflammation of a blood vessel Fever, muscle ache Inability to control urination Increased urine production Enlarged prostate or narrowing of the ureters Urine production can stop suddenly Minor mental disturbances Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects while receiving LASIX INJECTION: Allergic reactions (signs include skin rash, itching, fever, photosensitivity, red patches on the skin, joint pain, eye inflammation, blisters on the skin, skin peeling and tiny spots from bleeding in the skin) Signs of pancreatitis (such as severe pain in the upper abdomen, shifting towards the back) Signs of abnormal blood counts (such as mouth ulcers, sore throat, fever, unexplained bruising or bleeding) Signs of kidney inflammation (such as pain in lower back or blood in the urine) Signs of metabolic acidosis (such as nausea, vomiting, irregular heart rate, chest pain and weakness) Shock (signs include severe drop in blood pressure, extreme paleness, restlessness, weak fast pulse and clammy skin impaired consciousness)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredLASIX INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. If it is administered in case of swelling or water retention, the growth of the baby must be regularly monitored. Consult your doctor before receiving LASIX INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedLASIX INJECTION is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women as it passes into the milk and may inhibit the secretion of milk. Consult your doctor before receiving LASIX INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate any tools or machines if you are not alert as usual after receiving LASIX INJECTION. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving LASIX INJECTION as it may lead to excessive lowering of blood pressure. KIDNEYConsult your doctorLASIX INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients having kidney failure. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving LASIX INJECTION. LIVERConsult your doctorLASIX INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients having severe liver problems (cirrhosis). It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving LASIX INJECTION. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not receive LASIX INJECTION if you are allergic to frusemide (furosemide) or sulphonamide antibiotics (such as sulfadiazine). HEART DISEASEUse with CautionLASIX INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with low blood pressure. Consult your doctor before receiving LASIX INJECTION. USE IN PEDIATRICSUse with CautionLASIX INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged under 18 years) under careful medical supervision. Your child’s doctor may adjust the dose on the basis of the severity of the renal insufficiency and on the response to initial doses. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of LASIX INJECTION . USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionLASIX INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving LASIX INJECTION. OTHERSLASIX INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: Have a low blood volume or severely dehydrated (with or without accompanying low blood pressure) Have too little potassium or sodium in your blood (shown in blood test) Are not passing any water (urine) Have addison's disease Have porphyria (characterized by abdominal pain, vomiting or muscle weakness) Before receiving LASIX INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: Feel dizzy when you are standing up Are dehydrated (water loss due to vomiting, diarrhea, passing urine often and trouble drinking or eating) Have difficulty in passing water (due to an enlarged prostate) Have diabetes Have gout (painful or inflamed joints) Have low blood protein levels (hypoproteinaemia) Have raised levels of calcium in the blood
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before receiving LASIX INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: Medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. digoxin, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide and ibutilide) Medicines used to reduce high blood pressure such as thiazide diuretics (Ex. bendroflumethiazide or hydrochlorothiazide), ACE inhibitors (Ex. lisinopril) or angiotensin II-receptor blockers (Ex. losartan) 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 or celecoxib) 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 aminoglycosides (Ex. streptomycin), cephalosporins, polymyxins or quinolones Medicines used to increase blood pressure (Ex. tyramine, tryptamine, and phenylethylamine) Laxatives (used to manage constipation) Ex. lactulose, polyethylene glycol Skeletal muscle relaxants given during operations (Ex. tubocurarine, curarine derivates and succinylcholine) Chloral hydrate (used to induce sleep) Lithium (used to manage mental illness) Theophylline (used to manage asthma) Immunosuppressants (used to suppress immune system) Ex. tacrolimus, sirolimus Iodinated contrast media (used during diagnostic techniques) Foscarnet (used to manage cytomegalovirus retinitis) Pentamidine (used to manage or manage pneumonia) Probenecid (used to manage gout) Organoplatins (used to manage certain type of cancer) Methotrexate (used to manage severe arthritis or some forms of cancers) Aminoglutethimide (used to manage cushing´s syndrome) Risperidone (used to manage mental disorders) Sorbitol (used as a sugar substitute in diabetic patients) Overdosage: LASIX INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms such as massive diuresis resulting in dehydration, volume depletion and electrolyte disturbances with consequent hypotension and cardiac toxicity. In high doses it may cause transient deafness and may precipitate gout (disturbed uric acid secretion). SYNOPSIS Drug : Frusemide (furosemide) Pharmacological Category : Diuretics Therapeutic Indication : Fluid retention (edema) Dosage Forms : Injection, Tablet, Oral Solution MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Do not store LASIX INJECTION above 25°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about LASIX Injection 4ml.
What is LASIX INJECTION and why is it prescribed?
LASIX INJECTION 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.
Will LASIX INJECTION make me feel tired?
LASIX INJECTION may cause hypotension (decrease in blood pressure) in some individuals and feeling of extreme tiredness or fainting can be attributed to this. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms after receiving LASIX INJECTION.
Will LASIX INJECTION increase the urge to pass urine?
No, although LASIX INJECTION acts by increasing urine output, it only increases the frequency of urine output and not the urge to pass urine. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of urinary incontinence or if you have any bladder problems.
Can LASIX INJECTION be used in pregnant women?
LASIX INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless clearly advised by the doctor. If it is administered in case of swelling or water retention, the growth of the baby must be regularly monitored. Consult your doctor before receiving LASIX INJECTION.
How LASIX INJECTION will be given?
LASIX INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse into the vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of LASIX INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
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Last Updated
26 Jul 2024