How does FUROSEMIDE work?

FUROSEMIDE works through the following mechanism: Loop Diuretic agent.

What are the most common side effects of FUROSEMIDE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for FUROSEMIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is FUROSEMIDE the same as Furosemide?

Furosemide is a brand name for FUROSEMIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

FUROSEMIDE

Q: What is FUROSEMIDE used for?

FUROSEMIDE (brand name Furosemide) is a Loop Diuretic indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease.

Loop Diuretic

Brand names: Furosemide, Lasix

Pregnancy: Category COral

Mechanism of Action

Loop Diuretic agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure

cirrhosis of the liver

and renal disease

Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure

cirrhosis of the liver

and renal disease

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Furosemide tablets are contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide.

FDA Warnings

WARNING Furosemide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion
WARNINGS In patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites, furosemide therapy is best initiated in the hospital

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Shortness of Breath

>10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Low Blood Pressure

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Community Discussions

3 Reddit threads analysed for FUROSEMIDE

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

123 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

I don't even know anymore

Guy comes in and picks up a script, asks to speak to RPh. He shows me his bottle of furosemide that he picked up in January that had a medley of tablets in the bottle and says it is the pharmacy's fault. He said he doesn't take the other two random pills in the bottle. I ID'd them and he indeed has

r/pharmacy163893y ago

What possible reason could someone have for hording furosemide?

Where I live there's this infamous customer who is basically blacklisted everywhere in the metro for trying to fill his furosemide rx as early and often as possible. At the chain I worked at I denied him because I checked his profile and realized he had managed to fill like 1000 tablets between betw

r/pharmacy162572y ago

If furosemide causes potassium issues AND only treats symptoms, why is it the first and most commonly used medication fo…

It sounds like spironolactone avoids electrolyte imbalances while also somewhat decreasing the advancement of the disease, yet at least in vet med, furosemide is the first and usually only diuretic prescribed. Why not prescribe spironolactone first? Or why not a hybrid plan? I feel like I'm missing

r/pharmacy43291y ago

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

Every figure on this page links back to its primary source. See data sources for full provenance.

DailyMed FDA label search → FUROSEMIDE openFDA label JSON → FUROSEMIDE FAERS adverse-event reports → FUROSEMIDE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of FUROSEMIDE

Compare With

3 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral