Furosemide tablets 40mg №40

Use Furosemide is used for edematous syndrome of various origins, including chronic heart failure stages II-III, liver cirrhosis (portal hypertension syndrome), nephrotic syndrome. It is also indicated for pulmonary edema, cardiac asthma, cerebral edema, eclampsia, for forced diuresis, in severe arterial hypertension, some forms of hypertensive crisis, and hypercalcemia. - How to take The specific dosing regimen for Furosemide is determined individually by the attending physician. Before starting therapy, electrolyte disturbances must be compensated. During Furosemide treatment, regular monitoring of blood pressure, serum electrolyte and glucose levels, as well as liver and kidney function, is required. To prevent hypokalemia, it is recommended to combine Furosemide with potassium-sparing diuretics. When Furosemide is used concurrently with hypoglycemic agents, dosage adjustment of the latter may be required. Furosemide solution should not be mixed in the same syringe with other medicinal products. - Contraindications Furosemide is contraindicated during pregnancy (although in some cases it may be used with caution), during breastfeeding, in severe liver and kidney dysfunction, and in children. The drug is used with caution in elderly patients.