Indications And Dose
Oedema ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 0.5–2 tablets daily, dose to be taken in the morning
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Oedema ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 0.5–2 tablets daily, dose to be taken in the morning
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Anuria. dehydration. hyperkalaemia. hypovolaemia. renal failure. severe hypokalaemia. severe hyponatraemia
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Diabetes mellitus. elderly. gout. hepatorenal syndrome. hypotension. impaired micturition. may cause blue fluorescence of urine. prostatic enlargement
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→Appendix 1: loop diuretics. potassium- sparing diuretics
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Triamterene present in milk— manufacturer advises avoid. Furosemide may inhibit lactation.
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Manufacturer advises caution; avoid in severe hepatic failure or hepatic coma. Dose adjustments Manufacturer advises initial dose reduction.
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Avoid in severe impairment. Dose adjustments May need high doses. Monitoring Monitor plasma-potassium concentration in renal impairment (high risk of hyperkalaemia).
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Monitor electrolytes.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Tablet CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 14 ▶Frusene (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd) Furosemide 40 mg,Triamterene 50 mg Frusene 50mg/40mg tablets | 56 tablet P £4.34 DT = £4.34 eiiii F 240
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Urine may look slightly blue in some lights.
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0.5–2 tablets daily, dose to be taken in the
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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