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Generic: Frusemide (Furosemide)

Form: Injection 20mg/2ml

Indication

Hypertension, Congestive heart failure, Nephrotic syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Edema, Cirrhosis, Renal impairment, Cerebral/pulmonary edema, Pulmonary oedema, Acute renal failure, Chronic renal failure

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Adult Dose

Oral Resistant Hypertension Adult: 20-80 mg PO divided q12hr Edema Edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF), liver cirrhosis, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome 20-80 mg PO once daily; may be increased by 20-40 mg q6-8hr; not to exceed 600 mg/day Elderly: Initially, 20 mg and titrate upward if needed. Parenteral Oedema associated with heart failure Adult: 20-40 mg IV/IM once; may be increased by 20 mg q2hr; individual dose not to exceed 200 mg/dose Refractory CHF may necessitate larger doses Acute Pulmonary Edema/Hypertensive Crisis/Increased Intracranial Pressure 0.5-1 mg/kg (or 40 mg) IV over 1-2 minutes; may be increased to 80 mg if there is no adequate response within 1 hour;not to exceed 160-200 mg/dose Hyperkalemia in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 40-80 mg IV Hypermagnesemia in ACLS 20-40 mg IV q3-4hr PRN Hepatic impairment: Monitor, especially with high dosages

Child Dose

Edema Infants and children: 1-2 mg/kg IV/IM/PO once initially; increased by 1-2 mg/kg q6-8hr (PO) or 1 mg/kg q2hr (IV/IM); individual dose not to exceed 6 mg/kg Neonates (<28 days): 0.5-1 mg/kg IV/IM q8-24hr; individual dose not to exceed 2 mg/kg Resistant Hypertension <1 year: Safety and efficacy not established 1-17 years: 0.5-2 mg/kg PO q24hr or q12hr; individual dose not to exceed 6 mg/kg/dose

Renal Dose

Acute renal failure: 1-3 g/day may be necessary to attain desired response; avoid use in oliguric states

Contraindication

Severe sodium and water depletion, hypersensitivity to sulphonamides and furosemide, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, precomatose states associated with liver cirrhosis, anuria or renal failure. Addison's disease.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

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If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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