Furosemide (LASIX) is a diuretic (pill that makes you lose more water). The main purpose of usage is treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. It is also widely used in high blood pressure treatment, swelling development, hepatic cirrhosis, renal impairment, chronic kidney failures and different variations of nephrosis. It has become famous for being used to prevent race horses from bleeding through the nose during races.
For it is highly effective and potent, prescription for its usage is required. It is also been banned for its extreme diuretic effect by World Anti-Doping Agency. Due to its effect furosemide usage should be monitored and constantly controlled by specialist.
Mechanism of work.
Being a diuretic pill that stimulates and sustains high urine output and simultaneously blocks salt and other mineral oxides absorption by kidneys, Furosemide (LASIX) makes the patient using it to lose large amounts of water therefore lowering general level of fluids in the organism using quick metabolism methods. The action of water loss done by Furosemide (LASIX) lowers the general pressure of blood and helps to avoid high pressure rates and prevents swelling development by lowering the fluids absorption and accumulation level in the body.
Furosemide(Lasix) Dosage
The usual usage of Furosemide (LASIX), which comes in a tablet or liquid form, is oral. As a rule Furosemide (LASIX) is taken once or twice a day in the morning and afternoon. We recommend you to follow the directions of prescription carefully. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand or feel confused about. Do not lower or heighten Furosemide dosage by your own. Furosemide should be taken as directed by your doctor. Follow the doctors instructions and ask for any additional information you might need. However, the dosage differs from one patient to another. The exact dosage is stated be professional according to your health level and results needed. The doctor also should be informed and take into consideration the possibility of illnesses and side effects occurrence on your organism.
Furosemide - Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose at once. Follow your doctor's prescription and dosing schedule.
