Lasix and lanoxin dược

LASIX AND LANOXIN LASIX Lasix oral tablet is available as both a generic and a brand name drug, generic name furosemide It is used to treat hypertension in adults If hypertension is not treated it can.

LASIX Lasix oral tablet is available as both a generic and a brand-name drug, generic name: furosemide It is used to treat hypertension in adults If hypertension is not treated it can lead to serious health problems, including stroke, heart disease and kidney failure Besides, It’s also used to treat edema in adults and some children, which is swelling caused by fluid buildup in your body Lasix is used to treat swelling of the ankles, feet, legs or even the brain or lungs This swelling is called oedema and can occur in some heart, lung, liver or kidney conditions Lasix works by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the loop of Henle and distal renal tubule and increasing renal excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium, and calcium The FDA approved furosemide in July 1982 Lasix has administration methods: injection/oral (solution, tablet) The onset of action after oral administration is within one hour, and the diuresis lasts about 6-8 hours The onset of action after injection is five minutes and the duration of diuresis is two hours That means, Lasix usually makes you urinate more within hour or minutes of taking the medication and this effect lasts to hours or hours The diuretic effect of Lasix can cause depletion of sodium, chloride, body water and other minerals Therefore, prescription only and careful medical supervision are necessary during treatment On the other hand, Lasix has some side effects for you to note when using these drugs The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication Let your doctor know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time - Common side effects may include: dizziness, headache,low blood pressure when you get up suddenly may occur as your body adjusts to the medication - Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: hearing loss, confusion, severe dizziness, fast/irregular heartbeat Taking too much of it can lead to dehydration and low electrolyte levels, which can be life-threatening This is not a complete list of possible side effects If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist Warnings for people with certain health conditions: people with kidney problems, liver problems, thyroid problems, diabetes and bladder disorders Be cautious with pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and children The usual starting oral dose for treatment of edema in adults is 20-80 mg as a single dose The effective dose may be administered once or twice daily Some patients may require 600 mg daily The starting oral dose for children is mg/kg And the recommended dose for treating hypertension is 40 mg twice daily LANOXIN Lanoxin belongs to a group of medicines known as cardiac glycosides, generic name: Digoxin It is extracted from the leaves of a plant called digitalis lanata Lanoxin Tablets is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, usually along with other medications Lanoxin Tablets belong to a class of drugs called Antidysrhythmics Lanoxin increases the force of contraction of the muscle of the heart by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme (ATPase) that controls movement of calcium, sodium, and potassium into heart muscle Inhibiting ATPase increases calcium in heart muscle and therefore increases the force of heart contractions Moreover, Lanoxin also slows electrical conduction between the atria and the ventricles of the heart and is useful in treating abnormally rapid atrial rhythms by blocking the electrical conduction between the atria and ventricles, thus slowing ventricular contractions The FDA approved digoxin in 1975 Lanoxin has administration methods: injection/oral (solution, tablet) Take digoxin (Lanoxin) at the same time every day If you are older or have kidney problems, your provider may tell you to take it less frequently Children younger than 10 years of age may need to take it twice daily Adults and children over 10 years of age: The typical starting dose is 3.4 mg/kg to 5.1 mg/kg, taken by mouth once daily Children less than 10 years of age: The dose depends on the child's weight The typical starting dose is 3.2 mg/kg to 6.4 mg/kg, taken by mouth twice daily Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you With any medication, there are risks and benefits Even if the medication is working, you may experience some unwanted side effects - The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication: Abnormal heart rhythm, loss of appetite, - If you get any of the following, talk to your specialist doctor straight away or seek urgent medical advice: Palpitations, Chest pain, Shortness of breath, This is not a complete list of possible side effects If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist In general, the adverse reactions of Lanoxin are dose-dependent and occur at doses higher than those needed to achieve a therapeutic effect Hence, adverse reactions are less common when Lanoxin is used within the recommended dose range, is maintained within the therapeutic serum concentration range, and when there is careful attention to concurrent medications and conditions People who are having a heart attack, abnormal levels of potassium, magnesium, or calcium, low calcium levels, thyroid and metabolism problems should avoid taking digoxin (Lanoxin) Be cautious with pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and children