Lasix Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (which increase the production of urine) and is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. Higher this blood pressure, harder the heart has to pump. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat, and other complications. Oedema may occur in case of high blood pressure where fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs leading to its swelling.

Lasix Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Your doctor will advise your dose and how often you need to take this medication based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dehydration, headache, nausea, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Lasix Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take if you are allergic to furosemide or any other components present in Lasix Tablet . Try not to stop taking Lasix Tablet  of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and can increase the risk of getting heart diseases and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Lasix Tablet can be prescribed accordingly. The most common adverse effect of furosemide is having to pee more frequently than usual. To minimise needing to get out of bed to pee, avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of going to bed.

When you take Lasix Tablet , the blood vessels in your body will be relaxed, which will help lower the blood pressure. Also, it relaxes the blood vessels and helps to improve the blood flow. It helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. In addition, this relieves oedema and enables you to carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

To ensure that furosemide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to furosemide or any other medicine, low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease, diabetes, any difficulty peeing, Addison's disease (a rare disorder of the adrenal glands), gout, and signs of dehydration (being thirsty, having a dry mouth), and electrolyte imbalance, among other things. If you are a pregnant or nursing mother, you should not take Lasix Tablet without a doctor's advice.

• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
• If you are planning to have a procedure that includes radiocontrast, do not take Furosemide (as taking Furosemide may increase the risk of kidney damage).