Frusemide 10mg/ml Injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Fluid retention and hypertension management.
Dosage (summary)
20-80 mg/day, adjust as needed; IV for acute cases.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 5 mins, Duration: 2 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended; crosses placenta and appears in breastmilk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium salts
- Probenecid
- NSAIDs
- Digoxin
- Ototoxic medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Anuria
- Severe renal failure
- Hepatic coma
- Hypovolaemia
Common side effects
- Hypokalaemia
- Dehydration
- Tinnitus
- Hypotension
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
Counselling Points
- Take in the morning
- Monitor for dehydration
- Report any hearing changes
Serious warnings
- Risk of ototoxicity
- Monitor electrolytes
- Caution in hypotension
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