The dose is usually given once a day, in the morning, but it can be given twice a day (morning and lunchtime) for additional diuresis
Furosemide is a prescription drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema
per dose 40 mg) as required, increased if necessary up to 2 mg/kg every 8 hours (max
This effect can also improve
Drinking alcohol while taking furosemide may increase certain side effects from the drug
Be specific in your instructions
Once your provider finds a dose that works, you typically take furosemide (Lasix) once or twice daily
Child: 0
Literature reports suggest that the maximum dose for premature infants should not exceed 1 mg/kg/day
The usual initial dose of furosemide is 20 to 40 mg given as a single dose, injected intramuscularly or intravenously
Over 12 years: Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day; if the patient is already taking furosemide, dosage should be increased to meet patient requirements
Meanwhile for patients on chronic therapy consider doubling the outpatient dose as the initial IV dose, administered twice daily I mg IV loading dose, then 0
Use with fluid retention refractory to thiazides or with impaired renal function; May be tried if patient is allergic to furosemide Usual Adult Dose for Edema
What are the equivalent dosages of bumetanide, furosemide & torsemide? More about bumetanide
5 mg q12hr depending on clinical response and tolerability
Maintenance dose: Patients tolerant of initial dose: May increase to 50 mg orally once a day as clinically indicated
Use: Treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
Dosage is individualised and adjusted according to patient response