Furosemide (injection): Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
Line 54: | Line 54: | ||
=====Edema===== | =====Edema===== | ||
* Dosing Information | * Dosing Information | ||
:* Dosage | :* Initial Dosage: 20 to 40 mg given as a single dose, injected intramuscularly or intravenously. | ||
::* The intravenous dose should be given slowly (1 to 2 minutes). Ordinarily a prompt diuresis ensues. If needed, another dose may be administered in the same manner 2 hours later or the dose may be increased. | |||
::* The dose may be raised by 20 mg and given not sooner than 2 hours after the previous dose until the desired diuretic effect has been obtained. This individually determined single dose should then be given once or twice daily. Therapy should be individualized according to patient response to gain maximal therapeutic response and to determine the minimal dose needed to maintain that response. Close medical supervision is necessary. | |||
::* When furosemide is given for prolonged periods, careful clinical observation and laboratory monitoring are particularly advisable. | |||
=====Condition2===== | =====Condition2===== |
Revision as of 02:46, 5 July 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gerald Chi
Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc drug pages is based upon the FDA package insert, National Library of Medicine content and practice guidelines / consensus statements. WikiDoc does not promote the administration of any medication or device that is not consistent with its labeling. Please read our full disclaimer here.
Black Box Warning
WARNING
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
* Furosemide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs.
|
Overview
Furosemide (injection) is a loop diuretic that is FDA approved for the {{{indicationType}}} of peripheral edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide is also indicated as adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include hyperuricemia, hypomagnesemia, loss of appetite, and spasm of bladder.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Parenteral therapy should be reserved for patients unable to take oral medication or for patients in emergency clinical situations.
- Furosemide is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide is particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired.
- Furosemide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema. The intravenous administration of furosemide is indicated when a rapid onset of diuresis is desired, e.g., in acute pulmonary edema.
- If gastrointestinal absorption is impaired or oral medication is not practical for any reason, furosemide is indicated by the intravenous or intramuscular route. Parenteral use should be replaced with oral furosemide as soon as practical.
Edema
- Dosing Information
- Initial Dosage: 20 to 40 mg given as a single dose, injected intramuscularly or intravenously.
- The intravenous dose should be given slowly (1 to 2 minutes). Ordinarily a prompt diuresis ensues. If needed, another dose may be administered in the same manner 2 hours later or the dose may be increased.
- The dose may be raised by 20 mg and given not sooner than 2 hours after the previous dose until the desired diuretic effect has been obtained. This individually determined single dose should then be given once or twice daily. Therapy should be individualized according to patient response to gain maximal therapeutic response and to determine the minimal dose needed to maintain that response. Close medical supervision is necessary.
- When furosemide is given for prolonged periods, careful clinical observation and laboratory monitoring are particularly advisable.
Condition2
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition3
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition4
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Furosemide (injection) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Furosemide (injection) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
- Parenteral therapy should be used only in patients unable to take oral medication or in emergency situations and should be replaced with oral therapy as soon as practical.
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Furosemide (injection) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Furosemide (injection) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
- Condition1
Warnings
WARNING
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
* Furosemide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs.
|
- Description
Precautions
- Description
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Hypersensitivity
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Hypersensitivity
Miscellaneous
Drug Interactions
- Drug
- Description
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Furosemide (injection) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Furosemide (injection) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Furosemide (injection) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Furosemide (injection) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
- Intramuscular
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Condition1
- Description
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Furosemide (injection) Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Condition1
- Description
How Supplied
Storage
There is limited information regarding Furosemide (injection) Storage in the drug label.
Images
Drug Images
{{#ask: Page Name::Furosemide (injection) |?Pill Name |?Drug Name |?Pill Ingred |?Pill Imprint |?Pill Dosage |?Pill Color |?Pill Shape |?Pill Size (mm) |?Pill Scoring |?NDC |?Drug Author |format=template |template=DrugPageImages |mainlabel=- |sort=Pill Name }}
Package and Label Display Panel
{{#ask: Label Page::Furosemide (injection) |?Label Name |format=template |template=DrugLabelImages |mainlabel=- |sort=Label Page }}
Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Furosemide (injection) in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Furosemide (injection) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- Lasix®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
- Lasix® — Losec®[2]
- Lasix® — Luvox®[2]
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ "FUROSEMIDE injection, solution".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "http://www.ismp.org". External link in
|title=
(help)
{{#subobject:
|Page Name=Furosemide (injection) |Pill Name=No image.jpg |Drug Name= |Pill Ingred=|+sep=; |Pill Imprint= |Pill Dosage= |Pill Color=|+sep=; |Pill Shape= |Pill Size (mm)= |Pill Scoring= |Pill Image= |Drug Author= |NDC=
}}
{{#subobject:
|Label Page=Furosemide (injection) |Label Name=Furosemide (injection)11.png
}}
{{#subobject:
|Label Page=Furosemide (injection) |Label Name=Furosemide (injection)11.png
}}