FUROSEMIDE 20MG SDV 25X2 ML
Generic: furosemide
FUROSEMIDE 20MG SDV 25X2 ML
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Identification
furosemide
FUROSEMIDE
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Administration
INJECTION, SOLUTION
INTRAVENOUS
ANDA202747
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| FUROSEMIDE | 10 mg/mL |
Pharmacological Class
Data sourced from openFDA / DailyMed. For full prescribing information, consult the drug label.
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Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Parenteral therapy should be reserved for patients unable to take oral medication or for patients in emergency clinical situations. Edema: Furosemide is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide is particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired. Furosemide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema. The intravenous administration of furosemide is indicated when a rapid onset of diuresis is desired, e.g., in acute pulmonary edema. If gastrointestinal absorption is impaired or oral medication is not practical for any reason, furosemide is indicated by the intravenous or intramuscular route. Parenteral use should be replaced with oral furosemide as soon as practical.
Warnings
WARNINGS In patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites, furosemide therapy is best initiated in the hospital. In hepatic coma and in states of electrolyte depletion, therapy should not be instituted until the basic condition is improved. Sudden alterations of fluid and electrolyte balance in patients with cirrhosis may precipitate hepatic coma; therefore, strict observation is necessary during the period of diuresis. Supplemental potassium chloride and, if required, an aldosterone antagonist are helpful in preventing hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis. If increasing azotemia and oliguria occur during treatment of severe progressive renal disease, furosemide should be discontinued. Cases of tinnitus and reversible or irreversible hearing impairment and deafness have been reported. Reports usually indicate that furosemide ototoxicity is associated with rapid injection, severe renal impairment, the use of higher than recommended doses, hypoproteinemia or concomitant therapy with aminoglycoside antibiotics, ethacrynic acid, or other ototoxic drugs. If the physician elects to use high dose parenteral therapy, controlled intravenous infusion is advisable (for adults, an infusion rate not exceeding 4 mg furosemide per minute has been used). (See PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions . ) Pediatric Use: In premature neonates with respiratory distress syndrome, diuretic treatment with furosemide in the first few weeks of life may increase the risk of persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), possibly through a prostaglandin-E-mediated process. Literature reports indicate that premature infants with post conceptual age (gestational plus postnatal) less than 31 weeks receiving doses exceeding 1 mg/kg/24 hours may develop plasma levels which could be associated with potential toxic effects including ototoxicity. Hearing loss in neonates has been associated with the use of furosemide injection (See WARNINGS , above).
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adults: Parenteral therapy with Furosemide Injection should be used only in patients unable to take oral medication or in emergency situations and should be replaced with oral therapy as soon as practical. Edema The usual initial dose of furosemide is 20 to 40 mg given as a single-dose, injected intramuscularly or intravenously. The intravenous dose should be given slowly (1 to 2 minutes). Ordinarily a prompt diuresis ensues. If needed, another dose may be administered in the same manner 2 hours later or the dose may be increased. The dose may be raised by 20 mg and given not sooner than 2 hours after the previous dose until the desired diuretic effect has been obtained. This individually determined single-dose should then be given once or twice daily. Therapy should be individualized according to patient response to gain maximal therapeutic response and to determine the minimal dose needed to maintain that response. Close medical supervision is necessary. When furosemide is given for prolonged periods, careful clinical observation and laboratory monitoring are particularly advisable. (See PRECAUTIONS: Laboratory Tests . ) If the physician elects to use high dose parenteral therapy, add the furosemide to either Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, or Dextrose (5%) Injection USP after pH has been adjusted to above 5.5, and administer as a controlled intravenous infusion at a rate not greater than 4 mg/min. Furosemide Injection is a buffered alkaline solution with a pH of about 9 and drug may precipitate at pH values below 7. Care must be taken to ensure that the pH of the prepared infusion solution is in the weakly alkaline to neutral range. Acid solutions, including other parenteral medications (e.g., labetalol, ciprofloxacin, amrinone, milrinone) must not be administered concurrently in the same infusion because they may cause precipitation of the furosemide. In addition, furosemide injection should not be added to a running intravenous line containing any of these acidic products. Acute Pulmonary Edema The usual initial dose of furosemide is 40 mg injected slowly intravenously (over 1 to 2 minutes). If a satisfactory response does not occur within 1 hour, the dose may be increased to 80 mg injected slowly intravenously (over 1 to 2 minutes). If necessary, additional therapy (e.g., digitalis, oxygen) may be administered concomitantly. Geriatric Patients In general, dose selection for the elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range. (See PRECAUTIONS: Geriatric Use .)
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions are categorized below by organ system and listed by decreasing severity. Gastrointestinal System Reactions 1. Hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular insufficiency 2. Pancreatitis 3. Jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice) 4. Increased liver enzymes 5. Anorexia 6. Oral and gastric irritation 7. Cramping 8. Diarrhea 9. Constipation 10. Nausea 11. Vomiting Systemic Hypersensitivity Reactions 1. Severe anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions (e.g. with shock) 2. Systemic vasculitis 3. Interstitial nephritis 4. Necrotizing angiitis Central Nervous System Reactions 1. Tinnitus and hearing loss 2. Paresthesias 3. Vertigo 4. Dizziness 5. Headache 6. Blurred vision 7. Xanthopsia Hematologic Reactions 1. Aplastic anemia 2. Thrombocytopenia 3. Agranulocytosis 4. Hemolytic anemia 5. Leukopenia 6. Anemia 7. Eosinophilia Dermatologic-Hypersensitivity Reactions 1. Exfoliative dermatitis 2. Bullous pemphigoid 3. Erythema multiforme 4. Purpura 5. Photosensitivity 6. Urticaria 7. Rash 8. Pruritus 9. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome 10. Toxic epidermal necrolysis Cardiovascular Reaction 1. Orthostatic hypotension may occur and be aggravated by alcohol, barbiturates or narcotics. 2. Increase in cholesterol and triglyceride serum levels. Other Reactions 1. Hyperglycemia 2. Glycosuria 3. Hyperuricemia 4. Muscle spasms 5. Weakness 6. Restlessness 7. Urinary bladder spasm 8. Thrombophlebitis 9. Transient injection site pain following intramuscular injection 10. Fever Whenever adverse reactions are moderate or severe, furosemide dosage should be reduced or therapy withdrawn. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation. at 1-877-725-2747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
Information for Patients
Information for Patients: Patients receiving furosemide should be advised that they may experience symptoms from excessive fluid and/or electrolyte losses. The postural hypotension that sometimes occurs can usually be managed by getting up slowly. Potassium supplements and/or dietary measures may be needed to control or avoid hypokalemia. Patients with diabetes mellitus should be told that furosemide may increase blood glucose levels and thereby affect urine glucose tests. The skin of some patients may be more sensitive to the effects of sunlight while taking furosemide. Hypertensive patients should avoid medications that may increase blood pressure, including over-the-counter products for appetite suppression and cold symptoms.
Clinical data sourced from openFDA drug labeling. For complete prescribing information, consult the full drug label.