Furosemide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Furosemide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Furosemide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Furosemide is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Furosemide safe for pregnant women?
Furosemide should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Furosemide safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Furosemide.
What is the effect of Furosemide on the Kidneys?
Using Furosemide does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Furosemide on the Liver?
Side effects of Furosemide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Furosemide on the Heart?
Furosemide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Furosemide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furosemide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Furosemide habit forming or addictive?
Furosemide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Furosemide as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Furosemide, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Furosemide for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Furosemide
You can take Furosemide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Furosemide
Taking alcohol with Furosemide can be dangerous.
Yes, Furosemide can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Furosemide is a brand name of furosemide and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called loop diuretics (high-ceiling sulfonamide diuretics) or famously known as water pills. It is used for the treatment of edema (swelling due to an accumulation of excessive fluid) associated with the diseases such as congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and nephrotic syndrome. It is also used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Furosemide reduces the blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.
Furosemide is a prescription drug, hence do not take Furosemide without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Yes, Furosemide can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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