LASIX

Drug title

Lasix (Furosemide)

Usage indications

Lasix (Furosemide) is a powerful diuretic. This drug is used for the treatment of liquid excess amount and body edema caused by heart insufficiency, liver cirrhosis, chronic kidney insufficiency and nephritic syndrome.

This drug is sometimes used in combination with other drugs for high blood pressure treatment.

Application mode

Take this drug on doctor’s prescription only. Take each pill with full glass of water. It is recommended to take drug during a day for night urination decrease unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor. It is recommended to take furosemid regularly and full course to obtain maximum effect. The earlier stop is contra indicated even in case of symptoms improvement

Drug class and mechanism of action

Lasix is a powerful diuretic. It blocks the absorption of salt and liquid at liver channels by thus increasing diuresis. The furosemid diuretic effect can cause organism dehydration and the decrease of electrolyte level in blood. 

Thorough medical examination is required during the treatment process.

Missed doses

Take missed dose within 12 hours from the moment of dose intake missed time. Miss the dose in case if you remember about it after more than 12 hours and return to your usual intake schedule. Double dosage intake is prohibited.

In case if more than 2 doses had been taken within one day take miss dose not later than 2 hours after planned time. Miss the dose if the time had been missed and return to your usual schedule. Double dosage intake is prohibited.

Store

Store Lasix at room temperature of 25 C degrees (77°F) and keep away from light.