Description
Product Introduction:
Lasix Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medication used to treat conditions like edema (swelling) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by helping the body get rid of excess water and salt through urine, making it effective in reducing swelling caused by heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It may also be used to manage high blood pressure, improving heart function and reducing the risk of complications like stroke or heart attack.
Salt Composition:
- Furosemide (40mg)
Key Benefits:
- Reduces Edema: Lasix helps in removing excess water and salt from the body, thus reducing swelling caused by heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.
- Controls High Blood Pressure: By decreasing fluid buildup and reducing the amount of salt in the bloodstream, Lasix helps to lower high blood pressure, easing the strain on the heart.
- Improves Heart Function: By removing excess fluid, Lasix makes it easier for the heart to pump blood, reducing the risk of complications such as heart attack or stroke.
How It Works:
Lasix Tablet contains Furosemide (40mg), a powerful diuretic. It works by increasing urine production in the kidneys, helping the body excrete extra fluid and certain electrolytes (like sodium and chloride), which can cause swelling and high blood pressure.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of Lasix are usually mild and go away as the body adjusts to the medication. However, some may persist and require medical attention:
- Dehydration: Excessive loss of fluids.
- Electrolyte Imbalance: Changes in levels of important minerals in the body, such as potassium and magnesium.
- Low Potassium Levels: May cause weakness, cramps, or irregular heartbeats.
- Low Magnesium Levels: Can cause symptoms like weakness or muscle cramps.
- Hypotension (low blood pressure): May cause dizziness or fainting.
- Increased Urination: A common effect, especially early in the treatment.
Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or persist.
How to Use:
- Dosage: Take Lasix Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration will depend on the condition being treated.
- Administration: Take the tablet whole, without crushing or breaking it. You can take it with or without food, but it’s recommended to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
- Timing: It’s best to avoid taking Lasix close to bedtime to prevent frequent urination during the night.
- Dietary Considerations: Your doctor may recommend increasing your intake of potassium-rich foods (like bananas, coconut water, etc.) or potassium supplements to prevent low potassium levels.
Marketer:
Sanofi India Ltd
