Dirine Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Furosemide

Indications/Uses

Diuretic.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Slow IV/IM 40-200 mg.

Contraindications

Electrolyte deficiency, anuria, hepatic coma, hypokalaemia. Concurrent lithium therapy. Early pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Prostatic hypertrophy, impaired micturition, impaired hearing. Monitor fluids & electrolytes. Hepatic or renal insufficiency

Adverse Reactions

Abdominal discomfort, orthostatic hypotension, GI disturbances, blurred vision, dizziness, headache.

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Drug Interactions

May potentiate antihypertensive action of tubocurarine. May enhance toxicity of aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, salicylates, lithium & cardiac glycosides. Diuretic effectiveness may be reduced by probenecid. Increased orthostatic hypotension w/ alcohol, narcotics, barbiturates.

MIMS Class

Diuretics

ATC Classification

C03CA01 - furosemide ; Belongs to the class of high-ceiling sulfonamide diuretics.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Dirine inj 10 mg/mL

Packing/Price

2 mL x 100 × 1's

Dirine

furosemide

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma