What is Lasix 40 MG
What is Lasix 40 MG
Lasix 40tablet contains furosemide, which is diuretic medicine. It is used for the treatment of swelling over the body due to heart disease, lung disease, liver disease or kidney disease. Lasix tablet is also used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It works by decreasing sodium, chloride and water absorption from the kidney, causing its excretion through urine. Thus, it reduces body swelling by secreting extra salt and water through urine, causing increased urination.
Uses of Lasix 40 MG
Lasix tablet is used for the treatment of swelling over the body due to heart disease, lung disease, liver disease or kidney disease. It is also used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Contraindications of Lasix 40 MG
If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the other ingredients of the Lasix tablet.
If you have an underlying medical condition.
If you are allergic to sulfonamide medicine.If you have low blood volume and dehydration.
If your doctor tells you that you have low sodium and low potassium level in blood.
If the patient has a coma or is in the initial stage of coma.
If you have kidney failure due to some medicines.
If you are a lactating woman.
If you have a rare hereditary blood disorder called porphyria.
Side effects of Lasix 40 MG
Dizziness
Headache
Blurring of vision
Lightheadedness
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
Fast/irregular heartbeat