Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Lasipen is used to provide relief from swelling and high blood pressure. It is not used to provide relief from bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). If you are experiencing bloating caused by food then try eating slowly, chew your food completely. Take fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Lasipen along with inadequate intake of electrolytes may cause low potassium in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Lasipen is a prescription drug, hence do not take Lasipen without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Lasipen 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.

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Lasipen 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).