Lasix 40mg/4ml Injection

Short Description

Lasix 40mg/4ml Injection is a diuretic used for the emergency treatment of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency) and rapid reduction of swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Lasix 40mg/4ml 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Lasix 40mg/4ml Injection is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Monitor your blood pressure after starting Lasix 40mg/4ml Injection Notify your doctor if it does not lower down Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Lasix 40mg/4ml Injection can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function