WARNING
LASIX®(furosemide) is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.)
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LASIX SUMMARY
LASIX® is a diuretic which is an anthranilic acid derivative.
LASIX® is indicated for the following:
Edema
LASIX is 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. LASIX is particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired.
Hypertension
Oral LASIX 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 LASIX alone.
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LASIX NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Published Studies Related to Lasix (Furosemide)
Randomised, placebo controlled trial of nebulised furosemide for breathlessness in patients with cancer. [2008.10]
Furosemide inhalation in dyspnea of mustard gas-exposed patients: a triple-blind randomized study. [2008.07]
Mechanisms of dyspnoea relief and improved exercise endurance after furosemide inhalation in COPD. [2008.07]
Impact of intravenous furosemide on flow rate characteristics and clinic waiting times. [2008.04]
A randomized, controlled trial of the renal effects of ultrafiltration as compared to furosemide in patients with acute decompensated heart failure. [2008.02]
Clinical Trials Related to Lasix (Furosemide)
Trial Assessing the Effect of Preoperative Furosemide on Intraoperative Blood Pressure [Completed]
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the Scalp and a Trial of Biologic Therapy With Raptiva [Terminated]
Bumetanide vs. Furosemide in Heart Failure [Not yet recruiting]
Evaluation of Combined Action Between Natrecor and Furosemide on Kidney and Neurohormone Responses in Chronic Heart Failure: A Phase-IV study704.351 / DSS [Completed]
The Influence of Rosiglitazone on the Diuretic Effect of Furosemide and Amiloride [Active, not recruiting]
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LASIX PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTSBased on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Lasix has an overall score of 7. The effectiveness score is 8 and the side effect score is 4. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
| | Lasix review by 71 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |   |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Severe Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Congestive heart failure and edema |
| Dosage & duration: | | 20mg at first, later 40 mg, now 20 again taken daily for the period of Been on it for 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | Mitral valve stenosis and prolapse |
| Other drugs taken: | | Toprol XL, Diovan | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | When I was first on the 20 mg dosage, there was no apparent benefit. When the dosage was upped to 40 mg, there was dramatic reductio of the edema. Then I had mitral valve surgery and took no Furosemide for a while, but eventually the edema returned and the 20 mg dosage helps some. (see side effects) |
| Side effects: | | I am not aware of any most of the time. However, after my surgery they kept me on 40 mg and I began having dizziness and severe general malaise in the mornings after taking it. (See treatment details.) |
| Comments: | | When I began having the side effects after surgery, the doctor took me off of the Furosemide and the side effect immediately disappeared, and I also had no edema for a few weeks. The doctor then put me back on the 20 mg dosage, which I still take. It seems to help sometimes, but not all of the time. |
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Page last updated: 2008-11-03
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