Lasix
Furosemide tablets for oedema and high blood pressure. They make the kidneys expel extra fluid, which in turn reduces blood pressure.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Furosemide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg · 100mg
Lasix is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Lasix depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Lasix details
- Conditions
- Oedema · Hypertension
- Alternative names
- furosemide
- Therapeutic class
- Loop Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- hypercalcaemia therapy
- Contraindications
- anuria; severe hepatic coma; electrolyte depletion
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- hypokalaemia; orthostatic hypotension; muscle cramps
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Digoxin; Aminoglycosides
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Monitor fetal growth. Breastfeeding: May suppress lactation.
Serious side effects
severe dehydration, requires immediate medical attention; acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention; ototoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Furosemide tablets for oedema and high blood pressure. They make the kidneys expel extra fluid, which in turn reduces blood pressure.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium and chloride active reabsorption in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, promoting heavy diuresis.
What you will receive
Lasix names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Furosemide at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.