Lasix High Dose™

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Frusemide high dosage formulations are intended exclusively for patients with severely impaired renal function. Use under strict medical supervision only within a hospital setting (see Dosage and Administration). High doses of frusemide may be used as an adjuvant treatment of oliguria and in the promotion of diuresis in the treatment of oedema; in selected patients with acute renal failure, e.g. in the post-operative phase and in association with septic infections; in selected patients with chronic renal failure with fluid retention, both in the pre-dialysis phase and when dialysis has become unavoidable, especially in the presence of acute pulmonary oedema; in selected patients with the nephrotic syndrome with severe impairment of renal function, e.g. in chronic glomerular nephritis, lupus erythematosus and Kimmelstiel-Wilson syndrome. If diuresis is less than 2.5 L/day, dialysis has to be used.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, intravenous infusion
• Intravenous
• Clear, not more opalescent than ref. sol. 1 (Ph.Eur.), practically free of particles, not more intensely coloured than reference solution B7

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 6x25mL

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Furosemide

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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