Poor blood flow to important organs such as your kidneys can occur, especially if you are elderly. Drink enough water to stay hydrated, especially if you have excess sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. Get out of bed or from a seated position slowly. Tell your healthcare provider right away ...
as your kidneys can occur, especially if you are elderly. Drink enough water to stay hydrated, especially if you have excess sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. Get out of bed or from a seated position slowly. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms...
In general, dose selection for the elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range (see PRECAUTIONS: Geriatric Use). Pediatric patients The usual initial dose of oral LASIX in pediatric patients is 2 mg/kg body weight, given as a single dose. If the...
In general, dose selection for the elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range (seePRECAUTIONS:Geriatric Use). Pediatric patients The usual initial dose of oral LASIX in pediatric patients is 2 mg/kg body weight, given as a single dose. If the ...
In general, dose selection for the elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. This drug is known to be substantially ...
Furosemide binding to albumin may be reduced in elderly patients. Furosemide is predominantly excreted unchanged in the urine. The renal clearance of furosemide after intravenous administration in older healthy male subjects (60 to 70 years of age) is statistically significantly smaller than in younger...
Mentz, MD; Tracy A. DeWald, PharmD, MHS; Eric J. Velazquez, MD; TRANSFORM-HF Investigators JAMA Comment & Response Torsemide vs Furosemide After Discharge and All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure William R. Wolowich, PharmD JAMA Key Points Question Does torsemide reduce all...
Diuretics have an essential role in the management of heart failure (HF). However, each drug has its own benefit and side effect. Side effects include fluid, electrolyte abnormalities, and acid-base disturbance. These adverse effects of diuretics predispose patients to serious cardiac arrhythmias and...
Furosemide binding to albumin may be reduced in elderly patients. Furosemide is predominantly excreted unchanged in the urine. The renal clearance of furosemide after intravenous administration in older healthy male subjects (60-70 years of age) is statistically significantly smaller than in younger heal...
In general, dose selection for the elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range (seePRECAUTIONS:Geriatric Use). Pediatric Patients The usual initial dose of oral Furosemide tablets in pediatric patients is 2 mg/kg body weight, given as a single dose...