Lasix
Furosemide
Ingredients & Drug Type
Lasix is listed as Antihypertensive containing Furosemide. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
- Active ingredient
- Furosemide
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 40mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرة–مرتين يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 20–40mg.
- Frequency: مرة–مرتين يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: صباحاً (والثانية ظهراً) لتجنب التبول الليلي
Medical Overview
Lasix is listed as Antihypertensive containing Furosemide. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
Lasix (furosemide) is the powerful loop diuretic anchoring heart-failure fluid management — fast, effective, and demanding respect: electrolyte monitoring (K, Na, Mg), morning dosing, and the daily-weight rule (2-3kg gain in days = call your doctor). Prescription-only.
Uses / Indications
- Oedema due to heart
- kidney
- or liver failure
- hypertension
- Hypertension, heart protection, or kidney protection according to the care plan.
Side Effects
- Hypokalaemia
- dehydration
- orthostatic hypotension
- tinnitus at high doses
- Dizziness, tiredness, headache, ankle swelling, or pulse changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- يُمنع في: انقطاع البول الكلوي التام
- نقص بوتاسيوم أو صوديوم شديد غير مصحح
- الجفاف الشديد
- والحساسية له (تحسس السلفا قد يتقاطع — أخبر طبيبك). حذر بالغ مع: النقرس
- السكري
- أمراض البروستاتا (إدرار مفاجئ + عائق = احتباس مؤلم).
- Severe low blood pressure or allergy; some agents are unsafe in pregnancy or renal artery stenosis.
Warnings
- خذه صباحاً (وجرعة ثانية إن وُصفت قبل العصر) كي لا يقطع الليل تبولاً. **وزنك اليومي الصباحي هو مقياس نجاحه لمرضى القلب**: زيادة 2-3 كغ بأيام قليلة = احتباس يستدعي اتصالاً بطبيبك (قد يعدّل الجرعة) قبل تفاقم ضيق النفس. لا تعدّل الجرعة ذاتياً ولا تعالج به «انتفاخاً» بلا تشخيص. تشنجات ساق متكررة أو خفقان = فحص أملاح. تابع قلبك دورياً عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not stop blood pressure medicine suddenly without medical advice.
Drug Interactions
- Increases toxicity of aminoglycosides and digoxin
- May interact with diuretics, potassium supplements, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and heart medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Measure blood pressure regularly.
- Stand slowly to reduce dizziness.
- Seek care for severe swelling, breathlessness, or fainting.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Lasix?
Lasix contains Furosemide and is categorized as Antihypertensive. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Lasix?
Catalog dosing information includes: 20–40mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Lasix?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Lasix be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.