Lasix
Formulated to alleviate fluid overload to support cardiac efficiency and target peripheral tissue congestion.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Furosemide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Lasix, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lasix vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lasix details
- Conditions
- Oedema · Hypertension
- Alternative names
- furosemide
- Therapeutic class
- Loop Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- hypercalcaemia therapy
- Contraindications
- anuria; severe hepatic coma; electrolyte depletion
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- hypokalaemia; orthostatic hypotension; muscle cramps
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Digoxin; Aminoglycosides
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Serious side effects
severe dehydration, requires immediate medical attention; acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention; ototoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate fluid overload to support cardiac efficiency and target peripheral tissue congestion.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium and chloride active reabsorption in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, promoting heavy diuresis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Monitor fetal growth. Deemed safe under surveillance. Breastfeeding: May suppress lactation.
What you will receive
Lasix is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi-Aventis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Sanofi-Aventis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Furosemide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.