Lasix
Generic name: Furosemide
Furosemide tablets
What are furosemide tablets?
FUROSEMIDE (Lasix®) is a diuretic. Diuretics increase the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose water and salt. Furosemide helps to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is not a cure. It also reduces the swelling and water retention caused by various medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Generic furosemide tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
diabetes
diarrhea
gout
hearing problems
heart disease, or previous heart attack
kidney disease, small amounts of urine, or difficulty passing urine
liver disease
low blood levels of calcium, potassium, chloride, sodium or magnesium
pancreatitis
premature birth (newborns)
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
an unusual or allergic reaction to furosemide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
Generic name: Furosemide
Furosemide tablets
What are furosemide tablets?
FUROSEMIDE (Lasix®) is a diuretic. Diuretics increase the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose water and salt. Furosemide helps to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is not a cure. It also reduces the swelling and water retention caused by various medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Generic furosemide tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
diabetes
diarrhea
gout
hearing problems
heart disease, or previous heart attack
kidney disease, small amounts of urine, or difficulty passing urine
liver disease
low blood levels of calcium, potassium, chloride, sodium or magnesium
pancreatitis
premature birth (newborns)
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
an unusual or allergic reaction to furosemide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
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