Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – furosemide 20 mg and spironolactone 50 mg Frequency: 1-4 tablets daily Note: Each tablet contains furosemide 20 mg and spironolactone 50 mg. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Administration
- Can take with/without food
- Take early in day
Side Effect
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- nausea
- diarrhoea
- blurred vision
- headache
- dizziness
- hypotension
- photosensitisation
- hepatic dysfunction
- hyperglycaemia and glycosuria
- rarely bone marrow depression
- gynaecomastia
- hirsutism
- hoarseness
- menstrual irregularities
- loss of libido
- impotence
- Severe hyperkalaemia in patients with preexisting renal impairment or taking ACE inhibitors
- agranulocytosis
- cardiac arrhythmias
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Aminoglycosides, Ethacrynic acid
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Increased ototoxicity
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Tubocurazine, Succinylcholine
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Effects enhanced
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Anuria Or Severe Oliguria
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Can worsen kidney function
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Hypovolaemia, Hyponatraemia, Hypotension
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Can cause dangerous circulatory collapse
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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