Furosemide Side Effects

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Furosemide Side Effects - Furosemide or ' water pill ', is a drug used to reduce swelling/edema and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease.
Furosemide is also used for treatment of high blood pressure/hypertension.

Furosemide How it WorksFurosemide works by blocking the absorption of salt and fluid in the kidney tubules, causing an increase in the amount of urine that is excreted. Diuretic effect of furosemide can cause depletion of body fluids and electrolytes in the body.

Indications Furosemide
Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and children for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and renal disease, including nephritic syndrome. Furosemide tablets are also used in adults for the treatment of hypertension.

Furosemide Side Effects
Furosemide cause the following side effects: anemia, abnormal sensation of the skin, bladder spasms, blurred vision, constipation/constipation, cramps, dizziness, fever, mouth and stomach irritation, redness, slight jaundice, muscle cramps, ear buzzing, photosensitivity, vein inflammation, nausea, jaundice. Usually the maximum urinary frequency up to six hours after the first dose, and will decrease after taking furosemide within a few weeks.

Contraindications FurosemideIn patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites, furosemide therapy is best. But excessive diuretics can cause dehydration and decreased circulating blood volume and may also occur thrombosis and embolism, which especially in the elderly patients. Due to the absence of an effective diuretic, electrolyte depletion may occur during furosemide therapy, especially in patients receiving high doses. All patients receiving furosemide therapy should be observed for signs/symptoms/electrolyte imbalance (hyponatremia, hypochloremic alkalosis, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia):

1. dry mouth
2. thirst
3. weakness
4. lethargi
5. rapid fatigue
6. muscle aches
7. fatigue
8. hypotension
9. anymore.

The increase in the blood sugar should also be observed, therefore patients with a history of DM should tell the doctor.

Indications for Patients

1. Patients should be informed about the side effects of furosemide above.
2. For drug injection, if it has changed colors and broken vial cap drug should not be used anymore.
3. Keep medications out of the reach of children and pets.
4. If you forgot to take the medicine, immediately taking the medication as soon as possible when recalled. But if it's time for the next dose, the drug had forgotten not only need to be taken and continued to take his medication schedule. And do not take two drugs at the same time for a missed dose.
5. Furosemide is a liquid preparation should not be used again after 60 days.
6. Ensure that patients can use in the injection of furosemide alone.
7. Reminding patients not to raise their own dose or stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor to inform the patient that after taking the drug, the patient will often urinate, so do not take medication when going to sleep or move because it can interfere.

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