Phil Pharmawealth/Karnataka Furosemide

Phil Pharmawealth/Karnataka Furosemide

furosemide

Manufacturer:

Karnataka

Distributor:

Phil Pharmawealth
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Furosemide
Indications/Uses
Use when prompt & effective diuresis is required. Cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic & renal edema.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Initially 20-40 mg IM or IV. Childn 0.5-1.5 mg/kg up to max 20 mg.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to furosemide or sulfonamides. Anuria, electrolyte deficiency & pre-comatose states associated w/ liver cirrhosis.
Special Precautions
Prostatic hypertrophy or impairment of micturition. Patients liable to electrolyte deficiency. Reduced mental alertness. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, malaise or gastric upset. Nephrocalcinosis in premature infants. W/draw treatment if allergic reactions eg, skin rashes, photosensitivity, vasculitis, fever, interstitial nephritis or shock occurs. Acute pancreatitis. Transient rise in creatinine & urea levels. Hyperuricemia.
MIMS Class
Diuretics
ATC Classification
C03CA01 - furosemide ; Belongs to the class of high-ceiling sulfonamide diuretics.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Phil Pharmawealth/Karnataka Furosemide soln for inj 10 mg/mL
Packing/Price
2 mL x 10 × 1's
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