Lasix

Furosemide tablet What does this drug do? It makes you pee more. It makes you pee more and helps you get rid of salt and extra water. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and swelling caused by problems with the heart, kidneys, or liver. What do I need to tell my doctor before taking this medicine? They need to know if any of these things are true about you: Changes in the electrolytes in the blood, diarrhea or vomiting, gout, and heart disease Kidney disease, a small amount of urine, or trouble going to the bathroom a reaction to furosemide, sulfa drugs, or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives that is unusual or allergic. pregnant or attempting to get pregnant breast-feeding How do I take this medication? You should swallow this medicine with a glass of water. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Take it with food or milk if it makes your stomach upset. Don't take your medicine more than the instructions say. Remember that you'll have to go to the bathroom more after taking this medicine. Don't take your medicine at a bad time. Do not take at bedtime. Talk to your child's doctor about giving this medicine to a child. This drug may be prescribed for certain conditions, but there are some things to watch out for. Overdose: Call a poison control center or emergency room right away if you think you've taken too much of this medicine. NOTE: Only you can take this medicine. Don't give this medicine to anyone else. What if I forget to take one? If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, take only that dose. Do not take duplicate or additional dosages. What could go wrong if I take this medicine? Some antibiotics that are injected make you pee a lot. Digoxin, dofetilide, or nitroglycerin are medicines for the heart. Lithium is used to treat diabetes and high blood pressure. medicines like cholestyramine, clofibrate, and colestipol are used to treat high cholesterol. NSAIDs are painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, or indomethacin. Phenytoin, steroid drugs like prednisone or cortisone, and sucralfate are also used. This list might not include all possible ways for people to interact. Give your doctor a list of all the drugs, herbs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements you take. Tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some things may change how your medicine works. What should I keep an eye out for while I'm taking this medicine? Check in with your doctor or other health care provider often to see how you're doing. Make sure to check your blood pressure often. Ask your doctor or someone else in the medical field what your blood pressure should be and when you should call them. If you have diabetes, you should check your blood sugar like you were told. While taking this medicine, you may need to eat in a certain way. Talk to your doctor about it. Also, ask how much water you should drink every day. You must not get dehydrated. You may become tired or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything else that requires you to be mentally alert until you know how this drug affects you. Don't stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This makes it less likely that you will get dizzy or pass out. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Try not to drink alcohol. This medicine can make the sun hurt you more. Don't go out in the sun. If you can't stay out of the sun, wear clothes that protect you and put on sunscreen. Don't use sun lamps or beds or booths that make you tan. What are the possible side effects of this medicine? You should tell your doctor or other health care professional as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects: blood in the pee or poop fever or chills dry mouth A loss of hearing or ringing in the ears muscle pain or weakness, cramps, or a heartbeat that isn't regular rash, upset, pain, or sickness in the stomach hands or feet that feel tingly or numb weak or tired for no reason, throwing up or having diarrhea, yellow eyes or skin. Side effects that usually don't need medical help (but you should tell your doctor or health care provider if they keep happening or bother you): headache loss of hunger Strange bruising or bleeding This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where should I store my pills? Keep out of children's reach. Keep at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep away from light. After the expiration date, throw away any medicine that hasn't been used.