Lasipen 20mg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Morepen Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Furosemide (20mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Sulphamoyl derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
Action Class | High-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+-K+- 2Cl cotransport) |
User Rating | 4.1 |
User Reviews | 665 |
FAQ
Lasipen 20mg Injection Reviews
Lasipen 20mg helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It is commonly used to treat people with excess fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver or kidney disease. It is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure after giving this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, weakness, dehydration, decreased potassium level in blood, increased blood uric acid, decreased magnesium level in blood, and increased thirst. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine.
It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements. Any medication that is advised by your doctor for the long-term treatment of your underlying condition should be continued even after this emergency injection.
How Lasipen 20mg Injection Works
How to Use Lasipen 20mg Injection
Benefits of Lasipen 20mg Injection
- In Treatment of Edema: Lasipen 20mg works by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active. Lasipen 20mg is given as an injection by a doctor in the dose and duration that is best for you. This medicine should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.
- In Treatment of Hypertensive emergency: Lasipen 20mg blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure. This medicine is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. It is used for immediate reduction of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency). A controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems.
Uses of Lasipen 20mg Injection
- Treatment of Edema
- Treatment of Hypertensive emergency
Lasipen 20mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
- Lasipen 20mg is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Lasipen 20mg, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Lasipen 20mg can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
References
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