Generic Name
Frusemide
Composition
Frusemide Injection IP 10 mg/ml
Dosage Type
Injectable
Pack Size
2 ml
Strength
10 mg/ml
MRP
Rs. 11
Treatment of fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, or other medical conditions.
Initial dose: 20 to 40 mg IV (slowly over 1 to 2 minutes) or IM once; may repeat with the same dose or increase by 20 mg no sooner than 2 hours after the previous dose until the desired diuretic effect has been obtained.
Maintenance dose: Administer the dose that provided the desired diuretic effect once or twice a day.
Furosemide is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this drug and patients with anuria.
Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting may occur especially when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help. If the problem continues or gets worse, consult your doctor. Loop diuretics may induce metabolic alkalosis associated with hypokalemia and hypochloremia, this acid/base imbalance is effectively treated with potassium chloride replacement. Serum electrolytes and CO2 should be monitored frequently during furosemide therapy.
Store at room temperature (below 30°C). Protect from light.
FURETIC injection: 2 ml ampoule