GenRx Frusemide



 
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GenRx Frusemide - Basic Information

 

Indication of GenRx Frusemide:

Frusemide is used to treat fluid retention and swelling that may occur in patients with heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease and other conditions. Frusemide may be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat elevated blood pressure. In patients with severely impaired kidney function high doses of frusemide may be used to promote urine production in patients who are not passing urine

Action of GenRx Frusemide:

Frusemide is a potent diuretic that acts by inhibiting the reabsorption of salt and water in the kidneys causing increased excretion of water from the body. The greatest effect of Frusemide occurs within the first or second hour following administration and its effects last for 6-8 hours

Dose Advice of GenRx Frusemide:

In patients with severely impaired kidney function who are not producing urine initial doses of 80-160 mg are given. If urine production does not occur a dose of 250 mg may be given and this may be increased by 250 mg every 4-6 hours up to a maximum of 1g/day.

Schedule of GenRx Frusemide:

S4

Common side effects of GenRx Frusemide:

Dry mouth Visual impairmentHeadache Low blood pressure

Uncommon side effects of GenRx Frusemide:

Increased clotting tendencyRinging in earsHearing impairmentJaundiceRashHivesItching of skinDiarrhoeaConstipationAbdominal pain

Diseases treated by GenRx Frusemide:

Hypertensive Nephropathy


GN: Frusemide

Con: Hypertensive Nephropathy