Parenteral therapy should be reserved for patients unable to take oral medication or for patients in emergency clinical situations. Edema: Furosemide is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Furosemide. Full label: DailyMed.
Parenteral therapy should be reserved for patients unable to take oral medication or for patients in emergency clinical situations. Edema: Furosemide is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide is particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired. Furosemide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema. The intravenous administration of furosemide is indicated when a rapid onset of diuresis is desired, e.g., in acute pulmonary edema. If gastrointestinal absorption is impaired or oral medication is not practical for any reason, furosemide is indicated by the intravenous or intramuscular route.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Furosemide. Full label: DailyMed.
Adults Parenteral therapy with Furosemide Injection should be used only in patients unable to take oral medication or in emergency situations and should be replaced with oral therapy as soon as practical. Edema The usual initial dose of furosemide is 20 to 40 mg given as a single dose, injected intramuscularly or intravenously. The intravenous dose should be given slowly (1 to 2 minutes).
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Furosemide is contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
In patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites, furosemide therapy is best initiated in the hospital. In hepatic coma and in states of electrolyte depletion, therapy should not be instituted until the basic condition is improved. Sudden alterations of fluid and electrolyte balance in patients with cirrhosis may precipitate hepatic coma; therefore, strict observation is necessary during the period of diuresis. Supplemental potassium chloride and, if required, an aldosterone antagonist are helpful in preventing hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Adverse reactions are categorized below by organ system and listed by decreasing severity. Gastrointestinal System Reactions 1. Hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular insufficiency 6. Oral and gastric irritation 7. Cramping 2. Pancreatitis 8. Diarrhea 3. Jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice) 9. Constipation 4. Increased liver enzymes 10. Nausea 5. Anorexia 11.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
13 products from 12 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cgfru 40mg Tablet | Furosemide (40mg) | Cmg Biotech Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Frusenat Injection | Furosemide (20mg/ml) | Natco Pharma Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Frusenex 100 Tablet | Furosemide (100mg) | Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Frusizex 10mg Injection | Furosemide (10mg/ml) | Zee Laboratories | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Furene 10mg Injection | Furosemide (10mg) | Tribhawan Injectables | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Furoped Oral Solution Pineapple | Furosemide (10mg/ml) | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | bottle of 30 ml Oral Solution |
| Lasipen 40mg Tablet | Furosemide (40mg) | Morepen Laboratories Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Lasix Injection | Furosemide (10mg/ml) | Sanofi India Ltd | vial of 4 ml Injection |
| Lasix Tablet | Furosemide (40mg) | Sanofi India Ltd | strip of 15 tablets |
| Laxide 40mg Tablet | Furosemide (40mg) | Tenet Healthcare | strip of 10 tablets |
| Lumifru Tablet | Furosemide (40mg) | Urvija Pharmaceuticals | strip of 10 tablets |
| Synate 10mg Injection | Furosemide (10mg) | SPM Drugs Pvt Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Tesix 10mg Injection | Furosemide (10mg) | Tamman Titoe Pharma Pvt Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); Protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
