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About Furosemide
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- headache
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- constipation
- rash
Safety advice
- May affect the liver. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
- May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Uses
- 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, including the nephrotic syndrome.
- Furosemide tablets are particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired.
- Hypertension Oral furosemide may be used in adults for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
- Hypertensive patients who cannot be adequately controlled with thiazides will probably also not be adequately controlled with furosemide alone.
How to take
- Edema Therapy should be individualized according to patient response to gain maximal therapeutic response and to determine the minimal dose needed to maintain that response.
- Adults: The usual initial dose of furosemide tablets is 20 to 80 mg given as a single dose.
- Ordinarily a prompt diuresis ensues.
- If needed, the same dose can be administered 6 to 8 hours later or the dose may be increased.
- The dose may be raised by 20 or 40 mg and given not sooner than 6 to 8 hours after the previous dose until the desired diuretic effect has been obtained.
Frequently Asked Questions about Furosemide 20mg
What is the price of Furosemide 20mg in India?
The price of Furosemide 20mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Furosemide 20mg?
Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies. Use the Nearby Kendra locator on Sasta Parcha to find nearby government stores.
How to find lower-cost substitutes for Furosemide 20mg?
Search the active salt formulation (Furosemide 20mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.