Lasix Injection

Let us guide you through the essential information about Lasix Injection. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Lasix Injection.

MRP: ₹
Packing: 4.0 ml in 1 ampoule
Salt Combination: Furosemide (10mg/ml)
Brand: Sanofi India Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Hypertensive emergency,Hypertension (high blood pressure),Treatment of Edema,Heart Failure,High blood calcium level

Description

Lasix 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
Lasix 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Lasix Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lasix Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Lasix Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lasix Injection is recommended.^However, use of Lasix Injection is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients who are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines. Please inform your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Lasix Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Lasix Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Lasix Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lasix Injection.
Drug Action:	Loop Diuretics
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Sulphamoyl derivatives

Uses

Uses of Lasix Injection

In Treatment of Hypertensive emergency Lasix 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 Lasix 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
Lasix 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.