Furosemide Injection, USP
Furosemide Injection, USP is a potent loop diuretic indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome, in adults and pediatric patients. It is available as a sterile, non-pyrogenic solution (10 mg/mL) for intravenous and intramuscular administration, and is also indicated as adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema where rapid onset of diuresis is desired.
Key Benefits:
• Indicated for edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and renal disease including nephrotic syndrome in both adults and pediatric patients
• Particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired
• Rapid onset of diuresis following intravenous administration within 5 minutes of injection
• Indicated as adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema requiring rapid fluid reduction
• Available as a sterile single-dose vial formulation for intravenous or intramuscular use
Dosage & Administration:
For edema in adults, the usual initial dose is 20 to 40 mg given as a single dose injected intramuscularly or intravenously slowly over 1 to 2 minutes; the dose may be raised by 20 mg no sooner than 2 hours after the previous dose until the desired diuretic effect is obtained, then administered once or twice daily. For acute pulmonary edema, the usual initial dose is 40 mg injected slowly intravenously; if response is inadequate within 1 hour, the dose may be increased to 80 mg IV. In pediatric patients, the usual initial dose is 1 mg/kg body weight given slowly; doses greater than 6 mg/kg are not recommended. Geriatric patients should begin at the low end of the dosing range with careful monitoring.
Why Choose Furosemide Injection, USP?
Furosemide Injection, USP provides a rapid-onset parenteral option for patients who are unable to take oral medication or require emergency diuresis, with intravenous administration producing diuretic effect within 5 minutes as described in the prescribing information.
Warnings:
• Furosemide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion; careful medical supervision is required and dose must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs
• Cases of tinnitus and reversible or irreversible hearing impairment and deafness have been reported, particularly associated with rapid injection, severe renal impairment, higher than recommended doses, or concomitant use of aminoglycoside antibiotics or other ototoxic drugs
• In patients with hepatic cirrhosis, sudden alterations of fluid and electrolyte balance may precipitate hepatic coma; therapy should not be instituted in states of electrolyte depletion until the basic condition is improved
Disclaimer: This product description was generated by AI and is for informational purposes only. Please refer to the latest package insert for complete information on indications, contraindications, warnings, and proper use.
