Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Frusemide
Chemical Class
Anthranilic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Anthranilic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Diuretic Loop pharmacological group
Furosemide belongs to Anthranilic Acid. It belongs to Na-K-Cl triple cotransport inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Diuretic Loop pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Frusemide or Furosemide is 330.70. Its pKa is 3.8.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 to 80 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult · PO
40 mg — 24 hourly
Initially in Morning
3
Child · Intra Muscular
0.5 to 1.5 mg/kg — 24 hourly
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4
Child · Intra Venous
0.5 to 1.5 mg/kg — 24 hourly
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5
Child · Oral
1 to 3 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use furosemide if you are allergic to it, are unable to urinate, or have hepatic cirrhosis
To make sure furosemide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood)
enlarged prostate , bladder obstruction, or other urination problems
an allergy to sulfa drugs
or cirrhosis or other liver disease
Important Warnings
You should not use furosemide if you are unable to urinate
Using more than your recommended dose will not make this medicine more effective
High doses of this medicine may cause irreversible hearing loss
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, enlarged prostate, urination problems, cirrhosis or other liver disease, an electrolyte imbalance, high cholesterol, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs
Tell your doctor if you have recently had an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or any type of scan using a radioactive dye that is injected into your veins
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel fine
High blood pressure often has no symptoms
Side Effects
Common furosemide side effects may include: diarrheaconstipationloss of appetitenumbness or tinglingheadachedizzinessor blurred vision. Serious furosemide side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to furosemide (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction ( feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Furosemide may cause other serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outringing in your ears
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use
which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective If you also take sucralfate
take your furosemide dose 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take sucralfate. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: another diuretic
especially ethacrynic acid
methotrexate
chloral hydrate
lithium
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. tab Store Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 123.18
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 01 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Frusemide, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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+ Furosemide
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SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
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+ Furosemide
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Hoechst Pakistan Limited
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+ Hydrochlorothiazide
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SEARLE
Frusemide
40mg
+ Furosemide
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Below approved ceilingLahore Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works Pvt. Ltd.
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+ Furosemide
Rs 282
BAJWA
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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