Furosemide 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver or kidney disease. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure.

Furosemide 40mg Tablet helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines as per the dose advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is best to avoid taking this medicine within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up at night to urinate.

It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you stop taking it without consulting your doctor, your condition may worsen. Lifestyle changes like reducing stress, restricting salt intake, and stopping smoking may help this medication work better.

Common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, decreased potassium level in the blood, and decreased magnesium level in blood. 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.

Uses of Furosemide Tablet

Benefits of Furosemide Tablet

In Treatment of Edema

Furosemide 40mg Tablet 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. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

Side effects of Furosemide Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Furosemide

Dehydration
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure
Electrolyte imbalance

How to use Furosemide Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Furosemide 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Furosemide Tablet works

Furosemide 40mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Furosemide 40mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Furosemide 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Furosemide 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Furosemide 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Furosemide 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Furosemide 40mg Tablet is recommended.
However, use of Furosemide 40mg Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients who are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines. Please inform your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Furosemide 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Furosemide 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Furosemide Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Furosemide 40mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Furosemide 40mg Tablet, 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 Furosemide 40mg Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulphamoyl derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Loop Diuretics

Interaction with drugs

Taking Furosemide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Tobramycin (Oral Route) Severe

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Cisplatin (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause kidney damage and hearing loss. Your doctor may regularly monitor and check your hearing ability.

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route) Severe

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Dexamethasone (Oral Route) Moderate

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Chloroquine (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

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FAQs

How is Furosemide 40mg Tablet different from Torasemide?

Both Furosemide 40mg Tablet and Torasemide are loop diuretics. They are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases. Unlike Torasemide, Furosemide 40mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). Torasemide has a longer duration of action and is safer to use in patients with renal failure, as compared to Furosemide 40mg Tablet.

Should you drink a lot of water when taking Furosemide 40mg Tablet?

It is advised to take an adequate amount of water if you are taking Furosemide 40mg Tablet. This is because Furosemide 40mg Tablet works by eliminating the extra fluid and electrolytes from your body by increasing the urine production. This elimination of fluids may increase the chances of dehydration if you sweat a lot, exercise vigorously or if the climate is hot. However, if you have kidney or heart problems, you must consult your doctor who will suggest the amount of water that you should be taking. Consult your doctor for any further query or concern.

Can Furosemide 40mg Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Furosemide 40mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. On the contrary, you may lose weight as it makes your body get rid of the excess of fluids from your body.

What if I take too much Furosemide 40mg Tablet?

If you take too much Furosemide 40mg Tablet, you may have certain side effects such as headache, irregular heartbeat, dizziness and temporary loss of consciousness. Additionally, you may notice increased thirst, causing frequent urination. Immediately contact your doctor if you notice any such side effects or feel unwell.

How long will I need to take it for?

Furosemide 40mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Depending on the illness you are being treated for, you may have to take it for a long term, even for the rest of your life. Do not stop taking Furosemide 40mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of the medicine may lead to worsening of your condition. For instance, your blood pressure may suddenly shoot up if you are taking it for hypertension (high blood pressure), or your swelling (edema) may worsen. However, if you require a dose adjustment or further assistance, consult your doctor.

What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Furosemide 40mg Tablet?

Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy. Stop smoking and taking alcohol as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet. Practice yoga or meditation and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also reduces your stress and hence helps in keeping your blood pressure normal. Consult your doctor if you need any further help to get maximum benefit of Furosemide 40mg Tablet and to keep healthy.

Can I stop taking Furosemide 40mg Tablet if my blood pressure has lowered down?

No, you should not stop taking Furosemide 40mg Tablet even if your blood pressure is controlled. Sudden discontinuation of medicine may increase your blood pressure again and the chances of getting a heart attack and stroke may also increase. Consult your doctor if you are having any side effects or if you want to come off Furosemide 40mg Tablet. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine for controlling your blood pressure or may suggest ways to cope up with the side effects. You should understand that you need Furosemide 40mg Tablet to prevent further complications and therefore, you must not stop taking it without consulting your doctor.

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