Furosemide
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Furosemide 20mg Tablets
Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Furosemide 40mg Tablets
Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Furosemide 80mg Tablets
Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Furosemide Prescription Drug Information
Furosemide (By mouth)
Furosemide (fure-OH-se-mide)
Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure. Furosemide is a diuretic ("water pill").
Brand Name(s):Lasix, Furosemide, Furocot
There may be other brand names for Furosemide.
When Furosemide Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Furosemide if you have had an allergic reaction to furosemide, or if you have kidney or liver problems, if you are dehydrated, or if you have recently lost a large amount of blood.
How to Use Furosemide:
Tablet, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Furosemide to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- If Furosemide upsets your stomach, you may take it with food.
- Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (such as oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using Furosemide.
If a dose of Furosemide is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Furosemide:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Furosemide:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using bepridil (Vascor®), blood thinners (Coumadin®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin®), lithium, or other diuretics (such as bumetanide, hydrochlorothiazide, Hyzaar®, Zestoretic®).
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using Furosemide.
Warnings While Using Furosemide:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, or pancreatitis.
- Furosemide may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Furosemide may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Furosemide.
Possible Side Effects While Using Furosemide:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, problems urinating, nausea or vomiting
- Fever chills, cough, pain in side or lower back
- Hearing loss, or ringing in the ears
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Severe diarrhea or stomach pain
- Skin rash or hives
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Yellow skin or eyes, or seeing a yellow haze in your vision
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Furosemide, talk with your doctor:
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach cramps
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Furosemide, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
