Lasix

Lasix is recommended for managing hypertension or water retention attributed to congestive heart failure, kidney or liver disease. The drug is taken for other purposes if advised by the doctor.

Being a loop diuretic the drug makes the kidneys remove larger amounts of electrolytes (sodium and potassium salts in particular). Loop diuretics are taken for managing the situations when salt and water retention (edema, swelling) cause problems.

Lasix is inappropriate if you have allergic reactions to one of the ingredients containing in it, if you can’t urinate and if you are using ethacrynic acid.

If you fall into the group described you should immediately consult the doctor.

Additional information about the usage of this medicine you can receive from the doctor.
You can’t distribute the drug among people without prescription for it.
If the symptoms persist or worsen you should refer to professional help.

The information provided is a general description of the medical facts concerning the drug. If you need more detailed explanation about the use of the medication and its effects you should refer to the doctor or other specialist in medicine.