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HomeFurosemide Generic name: furosemide (oral/injection) [ fur-OH-se-mide ]Brand names: Lasix, Diaqua-2, Lo-Aqua, FuroscixDosage forms: oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg), oral liquid (10 mg/mL), oral solution (40 mg/5 mL), ... show all 6 dosage formsDrug class: Loop diuretics UsesSide effectsWarningsBefore takingDosageInteractionsFAQ What is furosemide?Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).Furosemide works by increasing the amount of urine the body makes, which helps reduce swelling and symptoms of fluid retention and helps lower high blood pressure. Furosemide tablets are sometimes called water pills as they increase how much you urinate.Furosemide is also known as frusemide in some countries. Furosemide became an FDA-approved medicine on July 1, 1966, and is available as tablets (Lasix), oral liquid, injection, and intravenous solution.Furosemide side effectsCommon furosemide side effects may include:diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite;numbness or tingling;headache, dizziness; orblurred vision.Serious furosemide side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to furosemide (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).Furosemide may cause other serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;ringing in your ears, hearing loss;muscle spasms or contractions;pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding;high blood sugar - increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor;kidney problems - swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breathsigns of liver or pancreas problems - loss of appetite, upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back), nausea or vomiting, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); orsigns of an electrolyte imbalance - increased thirst or urination, constipation, muscle weakness, leg cramps, numbness or tingling, feeling jittery, fluttering in your chest.This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.WarningsYou should not use furosemide if you are unable to urinate.Using more than your recommended dose will not make this medicine more effective. High doses of tis medicine may cause irreversible hearing loss.Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, enlarged prostate, urination
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