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Furosemide

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that increases salt and water excretion. It can also cause dehydration, kidney impairment and significant electrolyte changes.

Lasix

Oedema, Hypertension

40 · 100mg

Utilized to alleviate oedema to support fluid balance.

From$0.31/ tabletView

Frumil

Oedema, Hypertension

40/5mg

Utilized to alleviate fluid retention, balancing potassium levels by combining a potassium-sparing agent with a loop diuretic.

From$0.19/ tabletView

Key takeaways

  • Extra tablets are not a safe response to swelling or a high blood-pressure reading without clinical direction.
  • Vomiting, diarrhoea, poor intake or heat can increase dehydration and kidney risk.
  • Low sodium, potassium or magnesium can cause weakness, confusion, cramps or abnormal rhythm.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on indication, prescription, laboratory monitoring and pharmacy checks.

What furosemide is used for

Uses include selected oedema and sometimes hypertension. The cause of fluid retention determines treatment.

Important safety checks

Review kidney or liver disease, gout, diabetes, low blood pressure, pregnancy and medicines such as NSAIDs, lithium, digoxin or other diuretics. Monitor weight, blood pressure, kidney function and electrolytes as directed.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for fainting, severe confusion, seizure, a new irregular heartbeat, very little urine, sudden hearing change, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.

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