Frusemide (Frusemide)


Brand Name: Frusemide

Generic Name: Frusemide

Manufacturer/Agent: Elys Chemical


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 40mg

Pack size: 1000

Trade Price: KES 350.00

Retail Price: @ KES 0.47


Class: Loop Diuretics (Cardiovascular drugs)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Furosemide

Molecular Formulae: C12H11ClN2O5S = 330.7

Precautions: Pregnancy and lactation, hypotension.

Indications/Uses: Oedema 40-80mg morning. oliguria due to renal failure 250mg increased in steps of 250mg to max of 2gm.

Interactions: Increases toxicity of digoxin, terfenadine, lithium, aminoglycosides.

Side Effects: Hypokalaemia. hyponatraemia. alkalosis. hypotension. gastro-intestinal disturbances.