INDICATIONS
Lasix is utilized for treating blood pressure or water retention (swelling) linked to congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. Lasix is a loop diuretic. Loop diuretics make the kidneys eliminate larger quantities of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium salts) and water than normal (diuretic effect). Loop diuretics are helpful for treating many conditions in which salt and water retention (eg, edema, swelling) certainly are a problem.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Lasix as directed by your doctor.
Ask your medical provider any questions you could have about how to make use of Lasix.
STORAGE
Store Lasix at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store from heat and dampness in a tight, light-resistant container. Exposure to light might cause a little discoloration. Do not take discolored tablets. Do not store inside the bathroom. Keep Lasix out of the reach of kids and faraway from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Furosemide.
All medicines could potentially cause negative effects, however, many people have no, or minor, unwanted effects.
Check with your medical professional if some of these most common negative effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; lightheadedness; sensitivity to sunlight.
Seek medical help without delay if some of these severe unwanted effects occur:
Severe allergy symptoms (rash; hives; itching; breathlessness; tightness inside chest; swelling in the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); calf pain or tenderness; confusion; dark urine; decreased or persistent increased urination; drowsiness; dry mouth; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hearing decrease or loss; muscle pain/cramps/weakness; restlessness; ringing within the ears; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness; difficulty breathing; sluggishness; stomach pain; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual thirst or hunger; unusual tiredness or weakness; vein inflammation; yellow vision; yellowing with the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you've got questions regarding side effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Lasix if:
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if some of these sign up for you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Lasix. Tell your doctor or pharmacist in case you have any health conditions, in particular when any with the following apply to you:
Some medicines may communicate with Lasix. Tell your health care provider if you are taking every other medicines, especially any with the following:
This may not be an entire set of all interactions that will occur. Ask your health care provider if Lasix may communicate with other medicines that you adopt. Check with your health care provider prior to starting, stop, or alter the dose of the medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days
Airmail: 2-3 weeks, EMS: 3-8 business days.