Frusenex 100 Tablet
Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses of Frusenex 100 Tablet:
Oedema, High blood pressure
Composition of Frusenex 100 Tablet:
Furosemide 100mg
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Description
Oedema, High blood pressure
Uses
Furosemide is generally used in treatment of high blood pressure and oedema Used in treatement of oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Side effects
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Dehydration
- Dizziness
- Increased blood uric acid
- Increased thirst
- Weakness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Furosemide, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Furosemide is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Furosemide is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How is Furosemide different from Torasemide?
Both Furosemide and Torasemide are loop diuretics and are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases but Furosemide is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). However, Torasemide has a long duration of action and is safe to use in patients with renal failure as compared to Furosemide.
Both Furosemide and Torasemide are loop diuretics and are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases but Furosemide is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). However, Torasemide has a long duration of action and is safe to use in patients with renal failure as compared to Furosemide.
Expert Advice
- Furosemide helps removes excess water from your body and lower blood pressure.Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.Monitor your blood pressure after starting Furosemide, and notify your doctor if it hasn't gone down.Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water etc) as Furosemide can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.
Product Details
SKU: PC-4107
Product Description: Frusenex 100 Tablet is manufactured by Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Frusenex 100 Tablet is manufactured by Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
