Furosemide Fresenius Kabi
Furosemide Fresenius Kabi is a diuretic medication that helps your body remove excess fluid.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
10 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Furosemide
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose for adults and young people over 15 is 20-40 mg given into a vein, or into a muscle in special cases. Elderly patients usually start with 20 mg per day.
Method
The medicine is usually given as a slow injection into a vein or into a muscle in exceptional cases. It should not be given faster than 4 mg per minute.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose for adults is 1500 mg. For children and young people under 15, the maximum daily dose is 20 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Liver encephalopathy (a brain disorder that can cause memory problems, seizures, mood changes, and deep unconsciousness) in patients with liver cell dysfunction.
RARE
- •Skin rash, itching, redness, peeling, bruising, or sensitivity to sunlight.
- •Blood cell changes that can increase bleeding risk, cause anemia, or lower immunity to infections.
- •Hearing loss (sometimes permanent) or ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, mouth or stomach discomfort, pancreatitis (severe stomach pain).
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) with rash, swelling, breathing difficulties, and unconsciousness. Seek immediate medical help.
- •Kidney damage (inflammation in kidney tissue).
- •Muscle cramps or weakness, including leg cramps. Severe muscle symptoms like twitches or spasms (tetany).
- •Pain or discomfort at the injection site (especially after a muscle injection).
- •Onset or worsening of lupus erythematosus (rash, joint pain, fever).
- •Abnormal blood test results (e.g., blood fat levels).
- •Numbness, tingling, dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, drowsiness.
- •Fever.
- •Dry mouth.
- •Low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, or even shock.
- •Low potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium levels in the blood, which can cause muscle weakness, cramps, heart rhythm problems, or other symptoms.
- •Onset or worsening of gout.
- •Existing urination difficulties may worsen.
- •Severe skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (blisters on lips, eyes, mouth, and genitals, along with flu-like symptoms) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin peeling off in large areas).
- •Sudden widespread rash with fever (AGEP) or drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS).
- •Dizziness, fainting, and loss of consciousness due to low blood pressure.
- •Muscle tissue damage (rhabdomyolysis), often with low blood potassium levels.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to furosemide or other sulfa antibiotics.
- Do not use if you are severely dehydrated (e.g., from severe diarrhea or vomiting) or if your kidneys are not producing urine despite treatment.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, diabetes, gout, low blood pressure, or hearing problems.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before use, as the medicine may affect the baby or pass into breast milk.
- Be careful when driving or operating machines, as the medicine can make you less alert.
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- For premature babies, this medicine can cause kidney stones or calcifications.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider possibility of orthostatic hypotension and electrolyte disturbances. (updated 19.5.2025)