Lasix (Furosemide)

Adult dose

(Oral: tablets) Adults: Administer 20-80 mg of furosemide orally once daily, every day or every other day. If an adequate effect is not achieved, increase the dose by 20-40 mg every 6-8 hours and administer 1-2 times daily. In severe cases, up to 600 mg daily may be administered. For hypertension, administer 80 mg daily in 2 divided doses. If an adequate effect is not achieved, use in combination with another antihypertensive (e.g., reserpine). (Injection) Adults: Inject 20-40 mg of furosemide intravenously or intramuscularly once daily. If an adequate effect is not achieved, increase the dose by 20 mg every 2 hours and administer by injection 1-2 times daily.

Child dose

(Oral: tablets) Children: Administer 2 mg/kg of this medicine. If an adequate effect is not achieved, increase the dose by 1-2 mg/kg every 6-8 hours. (Injection) Children: Inject 1 mg/kg intravenously or intramuscularly. Increase the dose by 1 mg/kg every 2 hours and administer by injection.

This drug is a powerful diuretic that significantly increases urine output, affecting the body's fluid and electrolyte balance. Overdosing can lead to a deficiency of necessary fluids and electrolytes in the body, resulting in serious health problems, thus regular blood tests and dose adjustments under a doctor's guidance are essential. Additionally, it should not be used by those who have allergies to this medication, certain kidney and liver diseases, severe electrolyte imbalances, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with urinary excretion issues or those who have specific cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or cirrhosis should use this drug with special caution and regular health checks are necessary. During treatment, sodium, potassium, creatinine, and blood glucose levels should be frequently monitored to manage potential electrolyte imbalances or fluid loss. Extra caution should be observed, especially in the presence of vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, and in severe cases, medication may be temporarily discontinued. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so dangerous activities such as scaffolding or driving should be avoided. It is recommended to take this medication on an empty stomach, and when using it in conjunction with other medications, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is required to prevent side effects from interactions that could increase or decrease efficacy. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication as it may affect the fetus or infant. Children and elderly patients should use this medication particularly cautiously, starting at lower doses and monitoring for potential side effects like hypotension or dizziness due to fluid loss in the elderly. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as hypotension, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and cardiac arrhythmias may arise, requiring immediate medical attention. It is better to take this medication primarily in the morning and store it in a safe place out of the reach of children.

Hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, electrolyte disturbances and metabolic alkalosis, dehydration, hypovolemia, increased serum creatinine and urea, increased serum cholesterol and triglycerides, increased serum uric acid and gout attacks, impaired glucose tolerance, Pseudo-Bartter syndrome, arrhythmia, orthostatic hypotension, thrombosis, vasculitis, acute urine retention, interstitial nephritis, renal calcification, kidney stones, increased BUN and serum creatinine, increased urine output, increased sodium and chloride in urine, renal failure, thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, acute pancreatitis, loss of appetite, intrahepatic cholestasis, increased hepatic transaminases, jaundice, visual disturbances, hearing impairment, tinnitus, hearing loss, pruritus, urticaria, rash, bullous dermatitis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, similar to pemphigus, acute generalized pustular dermatitis, purpura, photosensitivity reactions, drug-induced rash, lichenoid reactions, anaphylaxis, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, sensory disturbances, hepatic encephalopathy, decreased concentration and reaction time, confusion, dizziness, feeling of heaviness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, weakness, syncope, loss of consciousness, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, eosinophilia, anemia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, blood concentration, muscle cramps, muscle stiffness, myasthenia, rhabdomyolysis, risk of congenital patent ductus arteriosus, pain at the intramuscular injection site, fever, malaise, fatigue

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or humidity from entering. Additionally, it is important to store the medication in a cool place away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation.

Appearance

It's a white, round tablet.

Package unit

100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x10], 500 tablets/bottle