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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Level than their body could do without medication. How It Works Lasix prevents the kidneys from keeping as much salt in the bloodstream as they normally do, which increases the amount of salt in urine. Water is drawn into the urine along with the salt, which in turn increases the amount of water that leaves the body. How It's Given Lasix can be given as a pill, a syrup taken by mouth, an IV injection, or an injection into the muscle. However, it is rarely given as an injection into the muscle. In the hospital setting, it is typically given as a pill or an IV injection. It is a prescription medication. Common Side Effects Taking Lasix can cause a decrease in blood pressure as fluid is removed from the body. This is often a desired effect of the medication but can result in dizziness if the blood pressure falls quickly or is too low. Lasix changes the electrolyte balance in the body—particularly salt and potassium. This can lead to cramping, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. This medication can worsen liver problems. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are a side effect of most medications and are also common after surgery. Risks People who are pregnant should take Lasix only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks. Pregnant women who take Lasix are known to have higher birth weight babies than they would otherwise. This medication can also decrease breast milk production and can be passed to an infant through milk. Lasix is also known to be ototoxic, which means it can be damaging to the ears and affect the ability to hear. This is typically only a problem when the medication is given in very large doses through an IV. To prevent this type of damage, the medication is given slowly when prescribed as an IV medication, with even small doses being given “slow push” into an IV. Because Lasix works by removing salt from the bloodstream, it can sometimes result in a loss of too much salt, which can be serious in severe cases. When taking Lasix, the loss of potassium is a known risk. Potassium should be monitored, and if you take Lasix for an extended period of time you may require a daily potassium supplement. Individuals with a severe allergy to sulfa medications should notify their healthcare provider prior to taking a dose of Lasix. This medication should not
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