Frusenat Injection
Natco Pharma Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
2.97

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Oedema High blood pressure Hypercalcemia (Increased calcium levels in blood)

COMPOSITION:
Furosemide (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Furosemide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Frusenat Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Frusenat Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Frusenat Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Frusenat Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Frusenat Injection is recommended.However, use of Frusenat Injection 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.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Frusenat Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Frusenat Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Furosemide   NA

Uses of Frusenat Injection
Frusenat Injection is used in the treatment of oedema, high blood pressure and hypercalcemia.It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

How to use Frusenat Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Frusenat Injection works
Frusenat Injection is a loop diuretic. It acts on kidneys and removes excess water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine.

Side Effects:

Common Dehydration, Decreased potassium level in blood, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Increased blood uric acid.

Expert advice for Frusenat Injection
Frusenat helps removes excess water from your body and lower blood pressure. Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Frusenat, and notify your doctor if it hasn't gone down. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away. Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water etc) as Frusenat can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration. Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How is Frusenat different from Torasemide?
Both Frusenat and Torasemide are loop diuretics and are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases but Frusenat is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). However, Torasemide has a long duration of action and is safe to use in patients with renal failure as compared to furosemide.

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