DESCRIPTION: Furosemide Oral Solution, a generic alternative to Salix, is used to treat heart failure and lung fluid (pulmonary edema). It is also used to treat specific electrolyte imbalance cases, including those caused by high levels of calcium or potassium.
Key Benefits:
Furosemide increases the volume of water and salt removed from the animal's blood by his or her kidneys. The extra water and salt are then excreted by the animal's urine.
Formulated For: Intended for horses, cats and dogs only.
How is Medication Given? Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product.
What Results Can I Expect? Furosemide:
Is a diuretic-saluretic offering rapid relief of edema Has a low inherent toxicity and high therapeutic index Is highly effective Offers rapid action onset with a relatively short duration
What Form Does Medication Come In?Liquid
Dose and Administration: Sold in a vial containing 60 mL (10 mg per mL).
Possible Side Effects:
Continue treatment, but consult your veterinarian if you observe: Diarrhea Constipation Headache Dizziness Blurry Vision
Withdraw treatment and immediately notify your vet if you observe:
Dry Mouth Thirst Nausea Vomiting Weakness Drowsiness Restlessness Heartbeat Irregularities Muscle Pain or Weakness Less Frequent or No Urination Bleeding Unusual Weakness Hair Loss Bullseye Lesions Vesicles Around Mouth, Ears, or Groin Hearing Loss Nausea Stomach Pain Fever Inappetence Dark Urine Jaundice
If you observe any allergic reaction symptoms, withdraw treatment and pursue emergency treatment:
Trouble Breathing Hives Facial Swelling Lip Swelling Tongue Swelling Throat Swelling
Other reactions are also possible. Consult your vet about any signs that appear unusual or bothersome to your pet.
Precautions:
Do not administer to pets with an electrolyte imbalance, with severe depletion of electrolytes, or those who are anuric (unable to produce urine). Administer cautiously to animals with decreased liver function, diabetic animals, or dehydrated animals. Animals experiencing vomiting or diarrhea should be monitored carefully, as electrolyte imbalances may develop as a result of this medication. Humans who are Sulfonamide-hypersensitive may experience the same reaction with this medication. Animals have not been tested to determine if this is the case for animals. In laboratory animals, this drug presented fetal risk, and was also found in the breast milk.
Storage Recommendations: Do not freeze. Store in a cool and dry location (59 degrees - 86 degrees F)
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest pet hospital.
