Lasix 40 Tablet

Composition of Lasix 40 Tablet

Lasix 40 Tablet contains Frusemide (40mg). It belongs to the Water tablet class of medicines.

Uses of Lasix 40 Tablet

• Lasix 40 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of oedema and high blood pressure. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart
• liver
• kidney or lung disease.

Key benefits

• Relieves swelling and breathlessness caused by fluid
• Long-established blood pressure treatment
• Inexpensive and once daily

How Lasix 40 Tablet works

Lasix 40 mg Tablet 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.

How to take Lasix 40 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lasix 40 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Lasix 40 Tablet

Most side effects of Lasix are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness Weakness Dehydration Decreased potassium level in blood Increased blood uric acid Decreased magnesium level in blood Increased thirst

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Lasix 40 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take it in the morning so that passing urine does not disturb your sleep. Your doctor will check your salts and kidney function with blood tests — do not skip them. Report muscle cramps, marked weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat; these can be signs your potassium or sodium has fallen. In hot weather or during an illness with vomiting or loose motions, tell your doctor — you may become dehydrated quickly.

Do not take Lasix if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.

How to store Lasix 40 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Lasix 40 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Lasix 40 mg Tablet helps remove excess water from your body and lowers blood pressure.</li> <li><div>Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.</div></li> <li><div>May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.</div></li> <li><div>Monitor your blood pressure after starting Lasix 40 mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.</div></li> <li>Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.</li> <li>Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Lasix 40 mg Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.</li> <li>You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EMCURE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Cardiac / Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Water tablet