Dosage ; 5mg OD Max 20mg OD
Combinations ; - see below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diuride | Saga Ltd. | Saga Ltd | 10mg | 20 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 564 |
| Toras-Denk | Denk Ltd | Denk (K) Ltd. | 5mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 752 |
| Frusemide More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Inhibition of re-absorption of sodium and chloride in proximal and distal tubules and at the loop of henl |
| Drug Indication | Oedema, oliguria due to renal failure, mild to moderate hypertension, barbiturate poisoning. |
| Precautions | Pregnancy and lactation, impaired hepatic or / and renal functions, diabetes mellitus, gout, potassium depleting, steroid therapy. |
| Contra-Indications | Anuria, comatose states associated with liver cirrhosis, electrolytic imbalance, early pregnancy, hypersensitivity to frusemide. |
| Side Effects | GI disturbances, headache, fatigue, dizziness, blood dyscrasia, orthostatic hypotension, allergic reactions, hypokaleamia, hypomagnesia, hyponatreamia, hyperglycaemia, tinnitus, and deafness. |
| Dosage | 5mg OD Max 20mg OD |
| Pregnancy Category | Category C |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Loop diuretics |