Furosemide is a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to reduce the swelling and water retention caused by variuos medical conditions, such as liver, kidney, or heart disease.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
you are allergic to Furosemide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances
you have diabetes
you have systemic lupus erythematosus
you have diarrhea
you have pancreatitis
you have gout
you have low blood levels of calcium, potassium, chloride, sodium or magnesium
you have liver or kidney disease
you have hearing problems
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's instructions
Advert to Medication Guide if necessary
You may take Furosemide either with or without food
Take your doses at regular intervals
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can
Avoid taking double or extra doses
Safety issues:
Visit your doctor for regular checks
Check your blood pressure regularly
Do not stop taking Furosemide until your doctor said so
Watch your diet while taking Furosemide
Furosemide may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing other tasks that require mental alertness until you know how Furosemide affects you
What drug(s) may interact with Furosemide?
water pills
alcohol
NSAIDs
phenytoin
certain antibiotics given by an injection
nitroglycerin
cholestyramine
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
cisplatin
medicines that relax muscles for surgery
clofibrate
medicines for high blood pressure
cloestipol
dofetilide
medicines for diabetes
heart medicines
hormones
lithium
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
yellowing of the eyes or skin
blood in urine and stools
unusual tiredness or weakness
diarrhea
unusual bruising or bleeding
dry mouth
tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
fever, chills, or sore throat
skin rash
hearing loss or ringing in the ears
severe stomach pain
increased thirst
nausea, vomiting
irregular heartbeat
muscle pain or weakness, cramps
lower back or side pain
mood changes
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
stomach upset
dizziness or lightheadedness
loss of appetite
increased sensitivity to the sun
headache
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
