Lasix Injection

• If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the other ingredients of the Lasix 10 injection.
• 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.

• Injection site reactions
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurring of vision
• Lightheadedness
• Dehydration
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Fast/irregular heartbeat

Other General Warnings

• You have an 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 low protein level in the blood, high blood calcium level. You may be asked to check the electrolyte levels before and after initiation of treatment.

• Lasix 10 injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a clinical set up.
• Follow any aftercare instructions given by your doctor or nurse.

• Store Lasix injection at a temperature below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Lasix 10 injection is a diuretic medicine. It is used to remove excess water or fluid from the body due to various medical conditions such as heart failure, pulmonary oedema (excess fluid in the lungs), and kidney and liver disease.
• This injection will be administered in a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
• Before starting Lasix 10 injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• Lasix injection should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, as it can increase blood sugar levels.
• Headache, injection site reactions, dehydration, and fast/irregular heartbeat may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away
• If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after the use of Lasix 10 injection, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
• This injection may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and follow your healthcare provider's instructions on fluid intake.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Lasix injection 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.

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