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Lasix |
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- Description - |
Lasix is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditionsthat require the elimination of excess fluid (water) from the body. Theseconditions include congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, andkidney disease. When used to treat high blood pressure, Lasix is effectivealone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications.Diuretics help your body produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure. Lasix isclassified as a "loop diuretic" because of its point of action in the kidneys.
Lasix is also used with other drugs in people with fluid accumulation in the lungs. |
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Anemia,blood disorders,blurred vision,constipation,cramping,diarrhea,dizziness,dizziness upon standing,fever,headache,hearing loss,high blood sugar,hives,itching,loss of appetite,low potassium (leading to symptoms like dry mouth, excessive thirst, weak or irregular heartbeat, muscle pain or cramps),muscle spasms,nausea,rash,reddish or purplish spots on the skin,restlessness,ringing in the ears,sensitivity to light,skin eruptions,skin inflammation and flaking,stomach or mouth irritation,tingling or pins and needles,vertigo,vision changes,vomiting,weakness,yellow eyes and skin |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Aminoglycoside antibiotics such as Garamycin
Aspirin and other salicylates
Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Lithium (Lithonate)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Other high blood pressure medications such as Hytrin and Cardura
Sucralfate (Carafate)
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Aventis Pharmaceuticals |
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300 Somerset Corporate Boulevard |
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Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2854 |
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USA |
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