What does the LASIX 40 mg tablet do

What does the LASIX 40 mg tablet do

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What does LASIX 40 mg tablet do?

LASIX belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. Diuretics are drugs that increase the rate of excretion of urine from the kidneys and also cause loss of water and salt. It is used to help remove excess water from the body or to treat high blood pressure. LASIX is a strong diuretic.

Which herbal tea is diuretic?

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How many milligrams of furosemide are in a tablet?

Each tablet for oral administration contains 20 mg, 40 mg, or 80 mg of furosemide. The tablets meet USP Dissolution Test 1. Furosemide Oral Solution is available in two strengths: 40 mg per 5 mL, and 10 mg per mL.

What happens if you take too much furosemide?

Warnings: Furosemide is a very potent medication. Using too much of this drug can lead to serious water and salt/mineral loss. Therefore, it is important that you are closely monitored by your doctor while taking this medication.

What is the chemical name of the diuretic furosemide?

Furosemide is a diuretic which is an anthranilic acid derivative. Chemically, it is 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid. Furosemide is a white to slightly yellow, odorless, crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, freely soluble in dilute alkali solutions and insoluble in dilute acids.

What are the strengths of fundfurosemide oral solution?

Furosemide Oral Solution is available in two strengths: 40 mg per 5 mL, and 10 mg per mL. The tablets contain colloidal silicon dioxide, NF, corn starch, NF, lactose monohydrate, NF, microcrystalline cellulose, NF, pregelatinized starch, NF, sodium lauryl sulfate, NF, sodium starch glycolate, NF and stearic acid, NF.

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