LASIX INJECTION 4ML
SALTFurosemide (10mg/ml)
INTRODUCTIONLasix Injection belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. It is used for the emergency treatment of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency), as it reduces the blood pressure immediately. It also rapidly reduces the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body. Lasix Injection helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It is commonly used to treat people with excess fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver or kidney disease. It is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure after giving this medicine. Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, weakness, dehydration, decreased potassium level in blood, increased blood uric acid, decreased magnesium level in blood, and increased thirst. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine.
USESTreatment of Hypertensive emergency Treatment of Edema
BENEFITLasix Injection blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure. This medicine is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. It is used for immediate reduction of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency). A controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems.
SIDE EFFECTDizziness Weakness Dehydration Decreased potassium level in blood Increased blood uric acid Decreased magnesium level in blood Increased thirst
HOW TO USE Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW TO WORKLasix Injection is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.