Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic medication that doctors commonly use to treat heart failure
It is especially effective for edema associated with heart failure, liver cirrhosis, renal impairment, and nephrotic conditions
Furosemide is a medication commonly used in veterinary medicine to manage fluid retention and treat conditions such as congestive heart failure and kidney disease in cats
Following oral administration, furosemide is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
Each cartridge contains 80 mg furosemide
For oral dosage forms (oral solution or tablets): For edema: Adults—At first, 20 to 80 milligrams (mg) once a day as a single dose or divided and given twice per day
High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: A headache, weakness, dizziness, anxiety, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
There may be something more serious going on, like a blockage in This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur
5) Donʼt prescribe furosemide and then tell the owner to give a particular dose two to three times daily as needed
It can also be used to aid in the treatment of high blood potassium and high blood pressure
However the full effects of the medication may not be seen for several hours