Lasix (Furosemide)

Chemical Name: FUROSEMIDE (fur-OH-se-mide)

Lasix is a loop diuretic given to help reduce the amount of water in the body. They work by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine.

Cautions

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication include dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position.

Side Effects

The common side effects of using Lasix are:

• Gastrointestinal system reactions
• Hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular insufficiency
• Pancreatitis
• Jaundice
• Increased liver enzymes
• Anorexia
• Oral and gastric irritation
• Cramping
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Systemic hypersensitivity reactions
• Severe anaphylactic or anaphylactic reactions (e.g. with shock)
• Systemic vasculitis
• Interstitial nephritis
• Necrotizing angiitis
• Central nervous system reactions
• Tinnitus and hearing loss
• Paresthesia
• Vertigo
• Dizziness
• A headache
• Blurred vision
• Xanthopsia
• Hematologic reactions
• Aplastic anemia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Agranulocytosis
• Hemolytic anemia
• Leukopenia
• Anemia
• Eosinophilia
• Dermatologic-hypersensitivity reactions
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Erythema multiform
• Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
• Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
• Exfoliative dermatitis
• Bullous pemphigoid
• Purpura
• Photosensitivity
• Rash
• Pruritus
• Urticaria
• Cardiovascular reaction
• Orthostatic hypotension may occur and can be aggravated by alcohol, barbiturates or narcotics.
• Increase in cholesterol and triglyceride serum levels

• Hyperglycemia
• Glycosuria
• Hyperuricemia
• Muscle spasm
• Weakness
• Restlessness
• Urinary bladder spasm
• Thrombophlebitis
• Fever