• Frusenat Injection belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics
• It is used for the emergency treatment of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency), as it reduces the blood pressure immediately
• It also rapidly reduces the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body
• Frusenat Injection helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine
• It is commonly used to treat people with excess fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver or kidney disease
• It is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor
• Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure after giving this medicine.
• Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, weakness, dehydration, decreased potassium level in blood, increased blood uric acid, decreased magnesium level in blood, and increased thirst
• These are usually mild and disappear after a short time
• Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
• Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
• Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine.
• It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements
• Any medication that is advised by your doctor for the long-term treatment of your underlying condition should be continued even after this emergency injection.

Uses of Frusenat Injection

• In Treatment of Hypertensive emergency Frusenat Injection blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels
• This slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure
• This medicine is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor
• It is used for immediate reduction of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency)
• A controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems
• In Treatment of Edema Frusenat Injection works by increasing the amount of urine produced
• This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen
• This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active
• Frusenat Injection is given as an injection by a doctor in the dose and duration that is best for you
• This medicine should not be self-administered
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

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Common and Known Side effects of Frusenat Injection

• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Dehydration
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Increased blood uric acid
• Increased thirst
• Decreased magnesium level in blood