Furosemide injection
Furosemide injection
What is this medicine?
FUROSEMIDE (fyoor OH se mide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for injection into a muscle or a vein. It is given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
blood in urine or stools
dry mouth
fever or chills
hearing loss or ringing in the ears
irregular heartbeat
muscle pain or weakness, cramps
stomach upset, pain, or nausea
tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
unusually weak or tired
vomiting or diarrhea
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
headache
loss of appetite
unusual bleeding or bruising
What may interact with this medicine?
aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
certain antibiotics
chloral hydrate
cisplatin
cyclosporine
digoxin
diuretics
laxatives
lithium
medicines for blood pressure
medicines that relax muscles for surgery
methotrexate
NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation like ibuprofen, naproxen, or indomethacin
phenytoin
steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
sucralfate
thyroid hormones
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
abnormal blood electrolytes
diarrhea or vomiting
gout
heart disease
kidney disease, small amounts of urine, or difficulty passing urine
liver disease
premature newborn
thyroid disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to furosemide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
You will be monitored closely while you are on this medicine. This medicine can increase the amount of sugar in blood or urine. If you are a diabetic your sugar will need to be checked.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018