About sodium furosemid e
Loop diuretic
Used for
- Fluid buildup from heart, liver, or kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Urgent fluid overload, including pulmonary edema
Usual adult dose
Usually 20–40 mg by injection; doses vary with response and clinical setting.
Usual dose in children
Usually 1 mg/kg by injection; a clinician adjusts doses according to response.
Common side effects
- Frequent urination
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- Dehydration and electrolyte disturbances
- Kidney function changes
Important warnings
- Can cause dehydration and low potassium, sodium, or magnesium.
- Rapid injection may cause hearing problems, especially with high doses or kidney impairment.
- Use caution with kidney or liver disease and low blood pressure.
- Monitoring of fluid balance, electrolytes, and kidney function may be needed.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; pregnancy use requires clinician assessment and monitoring.
Breastfeeding
Furosemide may reduce milk production; discuss use during breastfeeding with a clinician.
Interactions
- Digoxin: low potassium may increase risk of heart rhythm problems.
- Lithium: furosemide may raise lithium levels.
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may reduce its effect and affect kidney function.
- Other blood pressure medicines may increase low blood pressure risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.