Furosemide 20 Mg/2 Ml & 100 Mg/10 Ml Hetero 20 mg/2 ml & 100 mg/10 ml Solution for injection

    Furosemide 20 Mg/2 Ml & 100 Mg/10 Ml Hetero 20 mg/2 ml & 100 mg/10 ml Solution for injection

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    PDF Leaflet Revision Date: January 2026


    Clinical Summary

    Quick overview from the medicine insert

    Indication

    Management of edema and hypertension.

    Dosage (summary)

    20-40 mg IV, repeat after 2 hours if necessary; initial 40 mg for pulmonary edema.

    Onset of Action / Duration

    Onset: 5 mins, Duration: 2-6 hours

    Special Populations

    • Elderly
    • Renal impairment
    • Hepatic impairment

    Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

    Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

    Key Drug Interactions

    • Aminoglycosides
    • NSAIDs
    • Digoxin
    • Antidiabetics

    Contraindications

    • Hypersensitivity
    • Anuria
    • Severe renal disease
    • Electrolyte depletion

    Common side effects

    • Hypokalaemia
    • Dehydration
    • Hypotension
    • Dizziness

    Counselling Points

    • Monitor electrolytes
    • Avoid dehydration
    • Report any hearing changes

    Serious warnings

    • Ototoxicity
    • Electrolyte imbalances
    • Hypotension risk
    Important Disclaimer

    The Furosemide 20 Mg/2 Ml & 100 Mg/10 Ml Hetero 20 mg/2 ml & 100 mg/10 ml Solution for injection professional information leaflet below is the property of Hetero Drugs South Africa and is provided on Medinsert exactly as issued, with no.. alterations or editorial changes. We make every effort to keep content current by updating documents as soon as new versions become available. Medinsert serves as a trusted access point for healthcare professionals, but does not replace official sources or clinical judgement. For more details, please read our full disclaimer. read more>>

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