Furosemide 40 Biotech 40 mg Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 November 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of oedema of cardiac, hepatic or renal origin.
Dosage (summary)
40 mg daily, may increase to 80 mg or 120 mg if no response; maintenance 20-40 mg daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not to be used in the first trimester; contraindicated in lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- ACE inhibitors
- Antipsychotics
- Cardiac glycosides
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to furosemide
- Severe renal disease
- Hypokalaemia
- Hepatic coma
Common side effects
- Hypotension
- Dehydration
- Hyponatraemia
- Dizziness
- Tinnitus
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure
- Stay hydrated
- Report any hearing changes
- Avoid alcohol
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Ototoxicity risk
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