Review the side-effects of Furosemide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Liver impairment, jaundice, loss of appetite, elevated liver enzyme levels, inflammation of pancreas, stomach irritation, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting.
Hypersensitivity - Severe anaphylactic (e.g. with shock) and inflammatory of blood vessels.
Central Nervous System - Ringing in the ear, hearing loss, tingling, vertigo, dizziness, headache and blurred vision/visual defect.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets and white blood cells.
Skin - Skin inflammation, redness, bruising, photosensitivity, hives, rash, itching, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and skin damage.
Heart - Increase in cholesterol and low blood pressure.
Miscellaneous - Increased sugar, muscle spasm, weakness, restlessness, urinary bladder spasm and fever.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Liver impairment, jaundice, loss of appetite, elevated liver enzyme levels, inflammation of pancreas, stomach irritation, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting.
Hypersensitivity - Severe anaphylactic (e.g. with shock) and inflammatory of blood vessels.
Central Nervous System - Ringing in the ear, hearing loss, tingling, vertigo, dizziness, headache and blurred vision/visual defect.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets and white blood cells.
Skin - Skin inflammation, redness, bruising, photosensitivity, hives, rash, itching, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and skin damage.
Heart - Increase in cholesterol and low blood pressure.
Miscellaneous - Increased sugar, muscle spasm, weakness, restlessness, urinary bladder spasm and fever.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Furosemide
Furosemide(Lasix) generic is a diuretic agent, prescribed for fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disorder. It helps the kidney to get rid of unwanted water from the body.Trade Names for Furosemide
India :
Fruselac DS |
Spirotic |
Lasix (40mg) |
Lasix (10mg/mL) |
Lasix (10mg/mL) |
Frusemene (20mg/50mg) |
Frusemene (40mg/50mg) |
Amimide (40mg/5mg) |
Lasiride (40mg/5mg) |
Lasilactone (20mg/100mg) |
Lasilactone (50mg/20mg) |
Spirotic (20mg/50mg) |
Fru® [Amp] |
Frusenex® [Tab] |
Frusenex® [Tab] |
Lasix High Dose® [Inj] |
Lasix Injection |
Lasix High Dose (500 mg) |
fursimide |
Lasix High Dose (250 mg)
International :
Lasix