Furosemide
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Furosemide belongs to a group of medications called diuretics (or water tablets) which prevents too much salt being absorbed by your body, and instead allows it to pass through in your urine. This can effectively help to lower blood pressure and treat hypertension.
- Diuretic medication
- Effective treatment for hypertension
- Prevents your body from absorbing too much salt
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What is Furosemide?
Furosemide belongs to a group of medications called diuretics (or water tablets) which prevents too much salt being absorbed by your body, and instead allows it to pass through in your urine. This can effectively help to lower blood pressure and treat hypertension.
How does Furosemide work?
Your kidneys work very hard at filtering out water, salts and waste from your blood. Whilst most of the salts and water are reabsorbed into your blood, some are left with the waste products which forms urine. How diuretics work is by stopping the salts and water from being reabsorbed back into your blood, so that more is instead passed through into your urine. This will cause you to need to urinate more often.
By getting rid of these extra salts, it removes them from your bloodstream. This decreases the amount of work your heart has to do and so in doing that, will lower your blood sugar.
Who can and can't take Furosemide?
Furosemide can be taken by most children and adults. It can also be given to babies.
It is important to note that Furosemide is not suitable for everyone. If you are going to take Furosemide, you must inform your doctor if you have:
- had an allergic reaction to furosemide or any other medicine in the past
- low blood pressure
- dehydration
- dry mouth
- dark urine
- liver disease
- diabetes
- difficulty peeing
- a disorder of your adrenal glands called Addison's disease
- gout
- an intolerance to, or you cannot absorb, some sugars such as lactose
How to take Furosemide?
Furosemide Tablets
It is recommended to take Furosemide daily and in the morning. There are times however, when you are required to take it twice a day. If this is the case then it is recommended to take it in the morning then again at lunchtime. Occasionally, you take it every other day. Your dosage will be outlined by your prescriber.
You must not take furosemide too late in the day or at night, otherwise you may have to wake up to go to the toilet. Your doctor or pharmacist will discuss the best times for you to take your medicine.
What is the correct dosage of Furosemide?
Dosage for Furosemide
Furosemide tablets come in three different strengths of 20mg, 40mg and 500mg.
The recommended daily dose for adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) is 40mg to 80mg.
Elderly patients (over 65 years old) tend to be more sensitive to the drug's side effects and typically receive lower dosages of the medication. For infants and children, your doctor will determine the best dosage according to factors such as their age or weight.
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What are the potential side effects of Furosemide?
Furosemide Side Effects
Furosemide can cause a few side effects, including:
- Peeing more than normal
- Feeling thirsty
- Dry mouth
- Headaches
- Feeling confused or dizzy
- Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
How do I buy Furosemide online?
You can safely buy Furosemide online at UK Meds. You will need to have first an online consultation with a pharmacist independent prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Furosemide is the right medication for your medical condition.
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