Lasix Injection

Brand Name: Lasix Injection
Composition: Furosemide 10 mg/ml
Dosage Form: Injection (IV/IM)
Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd.
Category: Loop Diuretic

Description: Lasix Injection contains Furosemide, a loop diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output. It is widely used in the management of edema (fluid retention) associated with heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and in emergencies like hypertensive crisis or pulmonary edema.

Uses:

• Edema due to congestive heart failure

• Edema in chronic kidney disease and liver cirrhosis

• Acute pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs)

• Hypertensive emergencies

• Supportive therapy in fluid overload conditions

Dosage & Administration:

• Adults: 20–40 mg IV/IM; may be increased depending on response.

• Severe cases: Higher doses or IV infusion as prescribed.

• Route: Slow IV injection, IV infusion, or IM (rarely used).
  👉 Dose must be individualized and monitored by physician.

Side Effects: Increased urination, dehydration, low blood pressure, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium, sodium, magnesium), headache, muscle cramps. Rare: hearing disturbances (ototoxicity), allergic reactions.

Precautions:

• Avoid in patients with severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or allergy to sulfonamides.

• Use with caution in kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, diabetes, gout, and elderly patients.

• Monitor electrolytes, kidney function, and blood pressure regularly.

• Pregnancy/lactation: Use only if prescribed.

Drug Interactions:

• Increased risk of low potassium with steroids, digoxin, amphotericin B.

• May enhance ototoxicity with aminoglycosides.

• May increase effect of antihypertensives (low BP).

• NSAIDs may reduce diuretic effect.

Storage: Store below 25°C, protect from light & moisture. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.