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Lasix (Furosemide) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse reactions are categorized below by organ system and listed by decreasing severity.

Gastrointestinal System Reactions

  1. hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular insufficiency
  2. pancreatitis
  3. jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice)
  4. increased liver enzymes
  5. anorexia
  6. oral and gastric irritation
  7. cramping
  8. diarrhea
  9. constipation
  10. nausea
  11. vomiting

Systemic Hypersensitivity Reactions

  1. Severe anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions (e.g. with shock)
  2. systemic vasculitis
  3. interstitial nephritis
  4. necrotizing angiitis

Central Nervous System Reactions

  1. tinnitus and hearing loss
  2. paresthesias
  3. vertigo
  4. dizziness
  5. headache
  6. blurred vision
  7. xanthopsia

Hematologic Reactions

  1. aplastic anemia
  2. thrombocytopenia
  3. agranulocytosis
  4. hemolytic anemia
  5. leukopenia
  6. anemia
  7. eosinophilia

Dermatologic-Hypersensitivity Reactions

  1. toxic epidermal necrolysis
  2. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  3. erythema multiforme
  4. drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
  5. acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  6. exfoliative dermatitis
  7. bullous pemphigoid
  8. purpura
  9. photosensitivity
  10. rash
  11. pruritis
  12. urticaria

Cardiovascular Reaction

  1. Orthostatic hypotension may occur and be aggravated by alcohol, barbiturates or narcotics.
  2. Increase in cholesterol and triglyceride serum levels

Other Reactions

  1. hyperglycemia
  2. glycosuria
  3. hyperuricemia
  4. muscle spasm
  5. weakness
  6. restlessness
  7. urinary bladder spasm
  8. thrombophlebitis
  9. fever

Whenever adverse reactions are moderate or severe, LASIX dosage should be reduced or therapy withdrawn.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED LASIX SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Lasix. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 79 year old male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-01-12

Patient: 79 year old male weighing 38.0 kg (83.6 pounds)

Reactions: Anorexia, Dehydration, NO Therapeutic Response, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Atrial Fibrillation, Sinus Arrest, Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure Chronic
    Start date: 2006-11-28
    End date: 2006-12-17

Ancaron
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    Start date: 2006-12-07
    End date: 2006-12-12

Ancaron
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-12-13
    End date: 2006-12-17

Longes
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure Chronic
    Start date: 2006-11-28
    End date: 2006-12-17

Aldactazide-A
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Failure Chronic
    Start date: 2006-11-28
    End date: 2006-12-17

Other drugs received by patient: Warfarin Sodium; Aspirin; Aspirin



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 73 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2007-01-12

Patient: 73 year old male

Reactions: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Syncope, Anaemia, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand HCT
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral

Trombyl 160 MG
    Administration route: Oral

Metformin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Glibenklamid Recip 1,75 MG
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Diclofenac Sodium
    Indication: Gout

Other drugs received by patient: Folacin 5 MG; Behepan 1 MG; Lansoprazole



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 84 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-12

Patient: 84 year old male

Reactions: Subdural Haematoma, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Fall, Haematoma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Amlor
    Administration route: Oral

Perindopril Erbumine
    Administration route: Oral

Previscan
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Flutter

Glucophage
    Administration route: Oral

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 91 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-01-16

Patient: 91 year old female

Reactions: Right Ventricular Failure, Bedridden, Hyperkalaemia, Lung Infection, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Cachexia, Renal Failure, Decubitus Ulcer, Hypoxia, Hyperthyroidism

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cordarone
    Dosage: 200 mg 1x per 1 day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation

Cordarone
    Dosage: 200 mg 1x per 1 day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Flutter

Perindopril Erbumine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    End date: 2006-10-18

Lasix
    Dosage: 40 mg 1x per 1 day
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-10-18

Voltaren
    Dosage: 75 mg 1x per 1 day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
    End date: 2006-10-18

Other drugs received by patient: Stablon (Tianeptine); Depakene; Amlodipine Besylate



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 76 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-16

Patient: 76 year old female weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Reactions: Pruritus, Rash Erythematous, Rash Maculo-Papular

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aldactone
    Dosage: daily dose:25mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-31
    End date: 2006-09-13

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-20
    End date: 2006-09-16

Triatec
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-27
    End date: 2006-09-13

Previscan
    Administration route: Oral

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-24
    End date: 2006-09-13

Diffu K
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-31
    End date: 2006-09-16



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 65 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2007-01-16

Patient: 65 year old female

Reactions: Pemphigoid, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-12-14

BI Sifrol
    Start date: 2006-12-08
    End date: 2006-12-14

Other drugs received by patient: Gramalil; Luprac



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 74 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-01-16

Patient: 74 year old female

Reactions: Pruritus, Rash Erythematous, Eczema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Administration route: Oral

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral

Allopurinol TAB
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-06-01
    End date: 2006-09-22

Nebcin
    Start date: 2006-07-10
    End date: 2006-07-12

Previscan /00789001/
    Administration route: Oral

Gentamicin
    Start date: 2006-07-13
    End date: 2006-07-15

Other drugs received by patient: Aldactone; Adancor; Corvasal /00547101/; Imovane; Nexium; Serevent; Mixtard /00634701/



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 91 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-01-16

Patient: 91 year old female

Reactions: Escherichia Urinary Tract Infection, Hyperkalaemia, Pain, Failure TO Thrive, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Decubitus Ulcer, Oedema Peripheral, Pulmonary Congestion, Hypoxia, Renal Failure Acute, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Dyspnoea, General Physical Health Deterioration, Physiotherapy Chest, Brain Natriuretic Peptide Increased, Cardiac Failure, Bronchitis, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Voltarene LP
    Dosage: 75 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
    End date: 2006-10-18

Perindopril Erbumine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension
    End date: 2006-10-18

Lasix
    Dosage: 40 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-10-18

Cordarone
    Dosage: 200 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
    End date: 2006-10-18

Other drugs received by patient: Depakene; Amlor; Stablon



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 72 year old female

Reported by a physician from France on 2007-01-17

Patient: 72 year old female

Reactions: Malaise, Hypoglycaemia, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Acarbose
    Dosage: total daily dose: 150 mg unit dose: 50 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    End date: 2006-07-07

Kayexalate
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Unevaluable Event

Glucophage
    Dosage: total daily dose: 3000 mg unit dose: 1000 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Omeprazole
    Dosage: total daily dose: 20 mg unit dose: 20 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Duodenitis

Hemigoxine Nativelle
    Dosage: total daily dose: 0.125 mg unit dose: 0.125 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation

Lasix
    Dosage: total daily dose: 80 mg unit dose: 40 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 48 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-01-17

Patient: 48 year old female

Reactions: Rhabdomyolysis, Dizziness, Amnesia

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Dosage: dose: unknown dosage

Anti-Parathyroid Hormones
    Indication: Hyperparathyroidism Secondary
    Start date: 2006-07-01
    End date: 2006-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Sevelamer Hydrochloride; Rabeprazole Sodium; Calciprat



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 22 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-01-17

Patient: 22 year old female weighing 97.0 kg (213.4 pounds)

Reactions: Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Muscular Weakness, Headache

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix

Other drugs received by patient: Tandrilax; Plasil /00041901/; Omeprazole; Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol; Amlodipine



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 60 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-01-18

Patient: 60 year old female weighing 62.8 kg (138.2 pounds)

Reactions: Pleural Effusion

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Anafranil
    Dosage: unk, unk, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Lasix
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pleural Effusion
    Start date: 2006-10-26
    End date: 2006-11-05

Lasix
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pleural Effusion
    Start date: 2006-11-06

Blinded Therapy (Exemestane VS Anastrazole)()
    Dosage: unk, unk, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2006-11-16

Nitrazepam
    Dosage: unk, unk, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Almarl(arotinolol Hydrochloride)
    Dosage: unk, unk, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Loxonin /00890702(loxoprofen Sodium)
    Dosage: unk, unk, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 34 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-18

Patient: 34 year old male weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Reactions: Dermatitis Bullous, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Triflucan
    Indication: Fungal Infection
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-10-06

Amiklin
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-10-02

Cordarone
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-10-05

Lasix
    Indication: Renal Failure Acute
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-09-28

Tienam
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-09-28

Vancomycin
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-10-14



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 58 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-19

Patient: 58 year old male

Reactions: Drug Interaction, Angiopathy, Renal Failure Acute, Nephropathy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Dosage: daily dose: 20 milligram(s)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ill-Defined Disorder
    End date: 2006-05-02

Lasix
    Dosage: daily dose: 80 milligram(s)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-03
    End date: 2006-05-08

Lasix
    Dosage: daily dose: 40 milligram(s)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-09

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Perindopril Erbumine
    Dosage: daily dose: 4 milligram(s)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ill-Defined Disorder
    End date: 2006-05-02

Perindopril Erbumine
    Dosage: daily dose: 2 milligram(s)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-05-12

Nexen
    Dosage: daily dose: unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Back Pain
    Start date: 2005-11-01
    End date: 2006-05-02

Other drugs received by patient: Kredex; Fenofibrate



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 81 year old female

Reported by a physician from France on 2007-01-22

Patient: 81 year old female

Reactions: Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Acarbose
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Unevaluable Event
    End date: 2006-11-05

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Unevaluable Event

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral

Levothyroxine Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Unevaluable Event

Levothyroxine Sodium
    Administration route: Oral

Novonorm
    Indication: Unevaluable Event
    End date: 2006-11-05

Fozitec
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Unevaluable Event
    Start date: 2006-09-15
    End date: 2006-11-05

Other drugs received by patient: Hydrea; Avlocardyl; Previscan; Inipomp



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 92 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-01-23

Patient: 92 year old male

Reactions: Bronchopneumonia, Oedema Peripheral, Condition Aggravated, Respiratory Arrest, Respiratory Distress

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Stromectol
    Dosage: 6 mg/daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acarodermatitis
    Start date: 2006-10-05
    End date: 2006-10-05

TAB Epinastine Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 20 mg/daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pruritus
    Start date: 2006-10-05
    End date: 2006-10-07

Lasix
    Dosage: 1 tablet/daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-02
    End date: 2006-10-17

Other drugs received by patient: Eurax



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 73 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2007-01-23

Patient: 73 year old male

Reactions: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Syncope, Anaemia, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atacand HCT
    Dosage: 16 mg / 12.5 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Hypertension

Metoprolol Tartrate
    Administration route: Oral

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral

Aspirin
    Administration route: Oral

Diklofenac
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gout

Metformin HCL
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Folacin; Behepan; Lansoprazole; Glibenklamid



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 49 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-23

Patient: 49 year old female

Reactions: Renal Failure Acute, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Dalacine
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-12
    End date: 2006-11-03

Lasix
    Dosage: daily dose:1gram
    Start date: 2006-10-30
    End date: 2006-11-01

Oflocet
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-10-13
    End date: 2006-11-03

Gentamicin
    Start date: 2006-10-13
    End date: 2006-10-24



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 84 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-24

Patient: 84 year old male

Reactions: Hyponatraemia, Orthostatic Hypotension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Xatral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2006-10-21

Nisis
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2006-10-21

Aldalix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2006-10-21

Amlor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2006-10-21

Temesta
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    End date: 2006-10-21

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    End date: 2006-10-21

Other drugs received by patient: Imodium; Creon; Cordarone; Glimepiride; Minisintrom



Possible Lasix side effects / adverse reactions in 78 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-01-25

Patient: 78 year old male

Reactions: Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Pruritus, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Erythema, Haemoglobin Decreased, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Cardiac Failure, Cerebral Artery Embolism, Pemphigoid, Blister

Suspect drug(s):
Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2005-06-20

Lasix
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-08-03
    End date: 2005-08-17

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Other drugs received by patient: Micardis; Adalat; Warfarin Sodium; Luprac



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