Furosemide What Is St Used To Treat

WHAT IS THIS PRESCRIBED FOR? ## Furosemide is a loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## This Furosemide I have is probably 7-8 yrs old. Does the compound change or do you think it gets weak? Thanks! I hope you can help. ## Hi Jo, When it comes to drugs and medication I believe it is best to not take any chances with the past expiration date. They may still be ok to take if they haven't been exposed to a high amount of heat or various other conditions outside of the bottle, however I am not a pharmacist or MD, so I cannot guarantee if it is safe for you to consume. I would recommend ...

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At addition hosiptal I get Isosorbide Dinitrate every month for my heart, have to take 3 time a day (10mg), now came to Humansdorp hosiptal and they gave me other medication its name is Furosemide 40mg is this for the same thing heart failure ## Isosorbide is a vasodilator, so it helps the heart function better, by not making it work as hard. Learn more Isosorbide details here. And Furosemide is a diuretic that's used to help remove excess fluid in the body, because that can contribute to or cause heart failure. Learn more Furosemide details here. So they are different medications that are used to treat the same types of medical conditions. It isn't unusual for someone with heart failure to be taking several different ones to try to get their condition stabilized. Do you see som...

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one side has 40 Mylan 216 Small round white pill ## Myl stands for the manufacturer, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, they list this tablet as containing 40mgs of Furosemide, which is a generic for Lasix. It is used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure, edema, and heart failure. Are there any other questions?

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Hello, I found a small white pill with the numbers 54 and 583 on one side and a straight line on the other side. I have searched and searched trying to find out what it is...So, please let me know if you have any answers. ## This is a prescription tablet that contains 40mgs of Furosemide, the active ingredient in Lasix, it is a diuretic. Learn more Furosemide details here. This medication has several medical uses, such as treating high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and edema. Where was it found?

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What is a small white pill imprinted with 54 on top and 585 or 583 on the bottom? ## Hi Margie, A small round white pill with 54 over 583 on one side and scored on the back is reportedly identified as Furosemide (40mg); which is marketed for use in treating edema (fluid retention), kidney failure and other medical conditions. Pill Size: 7mm NDC: 0054-4299 Labeler: Roxane Laboratories, Inc. Inactive Ingredients: -Colloidal Silicon Dioxide -Corn Starch -Lactose Monohydrate -Microcrystalline Cellulose -Pregelatinized Starch -Sodium Lauryl Sulfate -Sodium Starch Glycolate -Stearic Acid Hope this helps!

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What is a round pill with Mylan scored across middle with 216 on bottom half back side has 40 with no scores on that side? ## This tablet contains Furosemide 40 mg (NDC 0378-0216). Furosemide is a loop diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease. It may also be used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed

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furosem tab 40 mg lasic ## Furosemide is a loop diuretic most commonly used to treat Congestive Heart Failure and Edema. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, hyponatremia and dehydration. Read more: Do you have any questions? ## What do I do when my furosemide is not working? I take 40 mg in the morning and at night...it wasn't working so I doubled up on my dose and take 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I am still so swollen my legs hurt from the swelling and my skin being pulled too tight and my scrotum is even swelled up... It's the size of a small cantaloupe...

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This drug has been prescribed to my dad for hyper temsion. He collapsed once he started taking this tablet. ## Amifru contains 5mgs of Amiloride and 40mgs of Furosemide, it is used to help treat high blood pressure. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. I cannot say what caused him to collapse, this site is not medial professionals. Has he talked to his doctor?

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What is a round white pill with Mylan 216 40? ## This contains 40mgs of Furosemide, the active ingredient in Lasix, which is a loop diuretic that's used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and edema, by reducing the amount of water and salt in the body. (NDC 0378-0216) Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed

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What is a white pill that says Mylan 232 80 on it? ## This tablet contains Furosemide 80 mg (NDC 0378-0232). Furosemide is a medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease. It may also be used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed

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White round pill Mylan over 232 on one side 80 on other side. What is this? ## This tablet contains Furosemide 80 mg (NDC 51079-527), a loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed

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Is Lasipen 40 the same as Lasix 20? ## What is lasipen 40mg. Is it the same as Lasix ## Is laspien 40 like a steroid. Was thinking about taking it ## Yes, it contains the same active ingredient as Lasix, which is Furosemide, it is used to help remove excess fluid from the body to reduce blood pressure, and treat edema, and congestive heart failure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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White oblong tablet imprinted V 3169 ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Furosemide 20 mg (NDC 0603-3739). Furosemide is a loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. Inactive Ingredients: - Corn Starch - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Talc ## Is this a narcotic? ## No, Furosemide is not a narcotic or a pain killer. Does your tablet match what's in the photo in David's message? ## I found an oval, off-white pill on the floor after moving a chair. It has a v on one side and the numbers 3169 on the other. What is it? ## It's Furosemide 20 mg, have a look at the picture that David shared in reply # 1... ## That's what I thought. Thanks!

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One side of this white pill is 54 over 533 and the other side is plain and scored. What is the name of this pill? ## This tablet contains 80mgs of Furosemide, the active ingredient in Lasix, which is a LOOP diuretic that's most commonly used to treat congestive heart failure and edema. Markings: 54;533 Shapes: Round Colors: White Size (mm): 10 Segments: *2 Inactive Ingredients: -Colloidal Silicon Dioxide -Corn Starch -Lactose Monohydrate -Microcrystalline Cellulose -Pregelatinized Starch -Sodium Lauryl Sulfate -Sodium Starch Glycolate -Stearic Acid ---------------------------------- -Silicon Dioxide -Lactose Monohydrate -Cellulose, Microcrystalline -Starch, Corn -Sodium Lauryl Sulfate -Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato -Stearic Acid NOTE: The National Drug Code (NDC) for this p...

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white round ## white round 3171 over V is 80 mg Furosemide ## That is correct, it is manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and edema. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension. Inactive ingredients may include: corn starch lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate magnesium silicate Is there anything else I can help with?

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The pill I have looks like it's white but when compared to a white pill it looks a little tan in color. It does say 54 on top and 583 on the bottom. Can anyone please tell me what this is? ## The manufacturer Roxane Laboratories lists this tablet as containing 40mgs of Furosemide, which is a LOOP diuretic that is used to remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, edema, and congestive heart failure. (NDC 0054-8299) Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Stearic Acid The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, increased urination, hypotension, dizziness, and dehydration. ## Is a white pi...

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Ethacrynic Acid

Etacrynic acid (INN) or ethacrynic acid (USAN), trade name Edecrin, is a loop diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and the swelling caused by diseases like congestive heart failure, liver failure, and kidney failure. A con with etacyrnic acid compared to the other loop diuretic drugs such as furosemide is that it has a significantly steep dose-response curve, which means the drug's dosing is very important as small variance in dose can cause a significant difference in the biological re...

it is circle, yellow and has apo on it with a line and 40 ## This tablet contains 40mgs of Furosemide, a generic for Lasix, this is a diuretic, commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache and potassium loss. You can read more here: Did you have any other questions? ## My doctor has prescribed Lasix 40mg to be taken once daily for now. She said to take it in the morning do I take it with food or before I eat? If the swelling doesnt go down then take another at lunch time. Ive never had this drug ever and Im worried about taking it, I havent even started yet thats how much it frightens me to. Is this drug safe to take? Will it cause me any major problems? I have swelling in my lower leg and f...

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Drug Index

Etacrynic acid (INN) or ethacrynic acid (USAN), trade name Edecrin, is a loop diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and the swelling caused by diseases like congestive heart failure, liver failure, and kidney failure. A con with etacyrnic acid compared to the other loop diuretic drugs such as furosemide is that it has a significantly steep dose-response curve, which means the drug's dosing is very important as small variance in dose can cause a significant difference in the biological re...

Small white oval pill 3169 0n one side and a v on the other ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Furosemide, a generic for Lasix, this is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure, edema and congestive heart failure. (NDC 0603-3739) Inactive Ingredients: - Starch, Corn - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Talc Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration. ## Can this pill help with detoxing?

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