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furosemide (fur OH seh mide)
Lasix, Lo-Aqua
What is the most important information I should know about Lasix?
• To reduce nighttime urination, take Lasix early in the day unless otherwisedirected by your doctor can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Promptly report any muscle weakness or cramps to your doctor can lasix tabs be crushed.
What is Lasix?
• Lasix is in a class of drugs called loop diuretics (water pills) can lasix tabs be crushed. Itdecreases the amount of fluid in the body by increasing the amount of salt andwater lost in the urine can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Lasix is used to reduce swelling in the body caused by congestive heartfailure, liver disease, or kidney disease can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Lasix may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medicationguide can lasix tabs be crushed.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Lasix?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· an allergy to sulfa medicines such as sulfa-based antibiotics,
· kidney disease,
· liver disease,
· diabetes mellitus,
· gout, or
· systemic lupus erythematosus can lasix tabs be crushed.
• You may not be able to take Lasix, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Lasix is in the FDA pregnancy category C can lasix tabs be crushed. This means that it is not knownwhether Lasix will be harmful to an unborn baby can lasix tabs be crushed. Do not take Lasix without firsttalking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Lasix passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant can lasix tabs be crushed. Do nottake Lasix without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding ababy can lasix tabs be crushed.
How should I take Lasix?
• Take Lasix exactly as directed by your doctor can lasix tabs be crushed. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water can lasix tabs be crushed.
• To reduce nighttime urination, take Lasix early in the day unless otherwisedirected by your doctor can lasix tabs be crushed.
• It is important to take Lasix regularly to get the most benefit can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Do not stop taking Lasix suddenly even if you feel better can lasix tabs be crushed. Stopping suddenlycould make your condition worse can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Store Lasix at room temperature away from moisture and heat can lasix tabs be crushed.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you take one dose daily, take the missed dose as soon as you rememberwithin 12 hours can lasix tabs be crushed. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the dose you missedand take only the next regularly scheduled dose can lasix tabs be crushed. Do not take a double dose ofthis medication can lasix tabs be crushed.
• If you take more than one dose daily, take the missed dose up to 2 hourslate can lasix tabs be crushed. If more than 2 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and take only thenext regularly scheduled dose can lasix tabs be crushed. Do not take a double dose of this medication can lasix tabs be crushed.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Symptoms of a Lasix overdose include weakness, muscle cramps, fatigue,dizziness, fainting, confusion, irregular pulse, nausea, and vomiting can lasix tabs be crushed.
What should I avoid while taking Lasix?
• Use alcohol cautiously can lasix tabs be crushed. Alcohol may increase the side effects of Lasix can lasix tabs be crushed.
What are the possible side effects of Lasix
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLasix and seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· muscle cramps or weakness;
· an irregular heartbeat;
· abdominal pain or diarrhea;
· low blood pressure (weakness, dizziness, fatigue); or
· decreased hearing can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur can lasix tabs be crushed. Continueto take Lasix and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dry mouth or increased thirst;
· headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness;
· constipation;
· increased sensitivity to sunlight;
· a rash;
· jaundice (yellow skin or eyes);
· ringing in the ears;
· nausea;
· easy bleeding or bruising; or
· numbness in the hands or feet can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur can lasix tabs be crushed. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome can lasix tabs be crushed.
What other drugs will affect Lasix?
• Before taking Lasix tell your doctor if you are taking any of the followingmedications:
· lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);
· probenecid (Benemid);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), ketoprofen (Orudis, OrudisKT, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac(Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac(Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), fenoprofen (Nalfon), ketorolac (Toradol), orflurbiprofen (Ansaid); or
· a diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase,Glynase, Diabeta), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), tolbutamide(Orinase), and others can lasix tabs be crushed.
• You may not be able to take Lasix, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicationslisted above can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Also, before taking Lasix, tell your doctor if you are taking any othermedicine to treat high blood pressure, water retention, heart problems, prostateproblems, or another condition can lasix tabs be crushed. Some medicines used to treat these conditionsmay interact with Lasix and the effects on your heart may be increased can lasix tabs be crushed.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lasix can lasix tabs be crushed. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products can lasix tabs be crushed.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lasix written for healthprofessionals that you may read can lasix tabs be crushed.
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