Lasix 40mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Lasix 40 MG Description
Lasix tablet contains furosemide, a diuretic medicine. It is used for the treatment of swelling caused by heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease. It also treats high blood pressure. Lasix reduces sodium, chloride, and water absorption in the kidneys, promoting their excretion in urine. This process reduces body swelling and increases urination.
Oedema is a condition in which there is an excess of fluid in your body's tissues. It usually affects the feet, ankles, and legs, but it can affect the entire body. Oedema can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, sitting or standing for an extended period of time, eating salty foods, as a side effect of certain medications, and so on. Lasipen 40mg tablets also contain furosemide as its active ingredient.
Lasix tablet should be taken in the doses and duration prescribed by a doctor. Before beginning Lasix tablet, notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, as well as any medicines or supplements you are taking and any conditions or diseases you are suffering from.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹14.06 |
You Save | ₹1.06 (7% on MRP) |
Contains | Frusemide / Furosemide(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure and swelling |
Side effects | Dizziness, headache, blurring of vision, lightheadedness, dehydration |
Therapy | DIURETIC |
Uses of Lasix 40 MG
Contraindications of Lasix 40 MG
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the other ingredients of the Lasix tablet.
- If you have an underlying medical condition.
- If you are allergic to sulfonamide medicine.
- If you have low blood volume and dehydration.
- If your doctor tells you that you have low sodium and low potassium level in your blood.
- If the patient has a coma or is in the initial stage of coma.
- If you have kidney failure due to some medicines.
- If you are a lactating woman.
- If you have a rare hereditary blood disorder called porphyria.
Side effects of Lasix 40 MG
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Blurring of vision
- Lightheadedness
- Dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Fast/irregular heartbeat
Precautions and Warnings of Lasix 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a pre-existing medical condition such as liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, diabetes or gout etc.
- You are already on certain medications like painkillers, other anti-hypertensive medicines etc.
- You have dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness.
- You have difficulty in urination.
- You have a low protein level in the blood and high blood calcium levels. You may be asked to check the electrolyte levels before and after the initiation of treatment.
Directions for Use of Lasix 40 MG
- Take Lasix tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
- This tablet can be taken with or without food.
- It is recommended to take the tablet at the same time everyday for better blood pressure control
Storage and disposal of Lasix 40 MG
- Store Lasix tablet at a temperature below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Lasix 40 MG
- Lasix tablet is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in patients suffering from congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. It is also used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). ...
- Take potassium supplements or eat a potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Lasix Tablet can deplete your potassium levels and cause dehydration.
- After starting Lasix Tablet, keep an eye on your blood pressure and notify your doctor if it does not decrease.
- Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also consult their doctor before taking it.
Dosage of Lasix 40 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Lasix 40 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Lasix 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Lasix tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, medicines for stomach-related disorders or medicines for heart and brain-related disorders, etc....
- Other medicines that should be used with caution are anti-epileptic medicines, oral contraceptives, etc.
Content Details
![doctor](https://seo-cdn.pharmeasy.in/production/Nikita-120-compressed.jpg?dim=96x96&q=75)
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
![doctor](https://seo-cdn.pharmeasy.in/production/comp_dr-ritu-budania@2x-compressed.jpg?dim=96x96&q=75)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Lasix tablet cause weight loss?
Q: How does Lasix tablet cause a decrease in blood pressure?
Q: How does Lasix tablet cause an increase in uric acid level in blood?
Q: How does Lasix tablet cause a decrease in potassium level in blood?
Q: What are the side effects of the Lasix tablet?
Q: How should I take the Lasix tablet?
Q: What is the best time of day to take Lasix?
Q: What is the dose of Lasix?
Q: What is the action of Lasix?
Q: Should Lasix be taken with food?
References
Health Articles
Top-Tests we cover:
Top-Selling Healthcare Products:
Top-Selling Medicines:
Top-Searched Medicines: