Description

Furosemiden 20mg

Furosemide 20mg (brand name Lasix) is a loop diuretic (“water pill”) that helps the body eliminate excess fluid and salt via urine. The 20mg pill is a low-dose version that is commonly used for mild fluid retention or in elderly people.

How It Works.
Furosemide inhibits salt and chloride reabsorption in the kidneys, which leads to:

Increased urine production (reduces edema and fluid retention).

Reduce blood pressure (by decreasing blood volume).

Medical uses include edema (fluid retention).

Caused by heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disease.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Frequently used in combination with other blood pressure medicines.

Other Conditions

Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).

Hypercalcemia (excess calcium levels).

Dosage and Administration for Adults:

Edema: 20-80 mg daily (modified according to reaction).

Hypertension: 20-40 mg twice daily (lower doses are frequently adequate).

Elderly: Begin with 10-20mg (more sensitive to side effects).

Take in the morning to prevent midnight urination.

Important notes:

Avoid foods heavy in salt (which lowers efficiency).

Monitor your weight on a daily basis.

Side effects of Furosemiden 20mg.

Urination occurs frequently (peaks within two hours).

Dizziness and dehydration (drink drinks but avoid consuming too much water).

Low potassium  causes muscle cramps and weakness.

Serious (get medical help):

Severe dehydration.

Hearing loss or tinnitus (rare, generally at high IV dosages).

Kidney dysfunction (low urine output and edema).

Allergic reactions (rash, and breathing problem).

Drug Interactions and Warnings.
Digoxin (low potassium levels raise toxicity risk).

Lithium, NSAIDs.

Blood pressure drugs.

Contraindications:

Severe renal failure.

Sulfonamide allergy.

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