Lasix
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Lasix?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Furosemide?;AVA-Furosemide;Bio-Furosemide;Dom-Furosemide;Furosemide Injection Sandoz Standard;Furosemide Injection, USP;Furosemide Special;Furosemide Special Injection;Lasix?;Lasix? Special;Novo-Semide;NTP-Furosemide;Nu-Furosemide;PMS-Furosemide;Teva-Furosemide
Uses
- It is used to get rid of extra fluid.
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is used to help a weak heart.
- Furosemide gets rid of extra salt and water in the body.
Dosing
How to take
- Take early in the day to keep from having sleep problems.
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Oral:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
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