Furosemide Tablets are a potent 'loop' diuretic used in the treatment of oedema resulting from cardiac insufficiency, hepatic or renal dysfunction, parasitism, or of a traumatic origin. They are most commonly used as part of the medical management of congestive heart failure and other conditions where the body is retaining too much fluid.
Furosemide Tablets are flat faced, white circular tablets with bevelled edges. They are scored with a half break line for accurate dosing.
£0.08Furosemide Tablets 20mg are indicated for the treatment of oedema associated with cardiac insufficiency, renal dysfunction, and trauma in cats and dogs. Furosemide is the most commonly used...
Furosemide Tablets 40mg are indicated for the treatment of oedema associated with cardiac insufficiency, renal dysfunction, and trauma in cats and dogs.
Contra-indicationsDo not use in acute glomerular nephritis, in electrolyte diseases, in patients with anuria, or patients that have received excessive doses of cardiac glycosides. Because of the danger of potentiating their toxic effects do not use with aminoglycoside or cephalosporin antibiotics. Allergic reactions have been associated with use with sulphonamides.
Special WarningsThe patient may increase its water intake to compensate for the diuresis. Consideration should be given to restricting water intake if the patient's condition makes such a course appropriate.
Special PrecautionsSpecial precautions for use in animals:Prolonged dosage may on occasions justify potassium supplementation and thus monitoring for hypokalaemia should be considered, especially if the product is used in conjunction with cardiac glycosides.Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal product to animals:Wear gloves or wash hands immediately after handling tablets. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical attention and show product label and/or pack insert to the doctor.
Adverse ReactionsNone reported
Pregnancy and LactationThe safety of use in pregnancy is not well established and a careful assessment of the likely benefits and potential risks should be made. A deleterious effect on lactation is to be expected, particularly if drinking water is restricted. Furosemide passes into milk, but not to a great extent.
InteractionsPotential interactions with other drugs include ototoxicity with aminoglycosides and nephrotoxicity with cephalosporins. Use in combination with sulphonamide treatment may lead to sulphonamide allergy. There is a possibility of interaction with cardiac glycosides.
Amounts to be Administered and Administration Route5mg/KgBW, one or two times per day. For patients weighing less than 8Kg dosage with the 20mg tablet (which may be halved) is recommended. Avoid overdosage in weak and old patients.
OverdoseDehydration and electrolyte depletion may occur. Monitor and correct, as necessary. Dosage higher than that which is recommended, may cause transitory deafness. Cardiovascular side effects may be observed in weak and old patients following overdose.
Withdrawal PeriodsNone for these species.
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Keep the patient hydrated and injury to the kidney or stomach must be considered. Do not use in case of hypotension or renal failure.
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4, Maria Rosa Ballester, Eulalia Roig, Ignasi Gich, Montse Puntes, Joaquin Delgadillo, Benjamin Santos and Rosa Maria Antonijoan. Randomized, open-label, blinded-endpoint, crossover, single-dose study to compare the pharmacodynamics of torasemide-PR 10 mg, torasemide-IR 10 mg, and furosemide-IR 40 mg, in patients with chronic heart failure. NCBI; PMC US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health. August 2015. [Accessed on 12th February 2021]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4532344/
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[]Rapid, ovalshaped, Ancient, D uptake studies in rats indicated that torasemide-IR had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.8 A decreased by 65% and 62% after oral dosing in the first and second doses, respectively. The mean steady-state plasma half-life was 4.2 hours. In the United States, torasemide-IR was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2013. AUC0-3 was reduced by 42% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively. AUC0-4 decreased by 27% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively. AUC0-5 decreased by 42% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively. AUC0-6 was reduced by 37% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively. AUC0-7 decreased by 36% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively. AUC0-8 decreased by 42% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively. AUC0-9 decreased by 51% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively. Plasma torasemide concentrations decreased by 55% and 71% in the first and second doses, respectively. AUC0-10 increased by 47% and 62% after single-dose, oral and sub-millimetric administration of torasemide-IR in the first and second doses, respectively.
1. KD. Tripathi. Diuretics. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 579-581.
2. Robert F. Reilley and Edwin K. Jackson. Regulation of renal function and vascular volume. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological basics of Therapeutics. 12th Edition. New York McGraw Hill Medical 2011. Page – 682-686.
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4, Maria Rosa Ballester, Eulalia Roig, Ignasi Gich, Montse Puntes, Joaquin Delgadillo, Benjamin Santos and Rosa Maria Antonijoan. Randomized, open-label, blinded-endpoint, crossover, single-dose study to compare the pharmacodynamics of torasemide-PR 10 mg, torasemide-IR 10 mg, and furosemide-IR 40 mg, in patients with chronic heart failure. NCBI; PMC US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health. August 2015. [Accessed on 12th February 2021]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4532344/
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