Frusenex-100 Tablet 10's

Furosemide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Oedema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Frusenex 100 Tablet

Frusenex 100 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

• Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
• Monitor your blood pressure after starting Furosemide, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
• Notify 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 Furosemide can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
• You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Furosemide : Dizziness, Weakness, Dehydration, Decreased potassium level in blood, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Increased thirst

Frusenex 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Furosemide is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss.

Q. How is Furosemide different from Torasemide?
Both Furosemide and Torasemide are loop diuretics and are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases but Furosemide is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). However, Torasemide has a long duration of action and is safe to use in patients with renal failure as compared to furosemide.

Frusenex 100 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.