Frasix 40 (40mg Furosemide)

Product Information

Frasix Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (water tablets). It is used to reduce swelling (edema) caused by fluid buildup in conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It is also prescribed to help control high blood pressure.

Frasix works by helping the body eliminate excess water and salt through urine.

• Can be taken with or without food.
• Take at the same time each day.
• Avoid taking within 4 hours of bedtime to reduce night-time urination.
• Continue treatment even if you feel well—stopping suddenly may worsen your condition.
• Lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake, lowering stress, and avoiding smoking may improve effectiveness.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Frasix is prescribed to:

• Treat edema (fluid retention) in heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease.
• Manage high blood pressure.

Uses

• Edema due to heart failure
• Edema due to liver disease
• Edema due to kidney disease
• High blood pressure (hypertension)

Benefits

• Reduces excess fluid, swelling, and discomfort from edema
• Helps improve breathing and mobility in heart failure patients
• Lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys
• May be combined with other medicines for greater effectiveness

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take with or without food, at the same time daily.
• Do not take within 4 hours of bedtime.
• Continue treatment even if you feel better.
• Do not stop without consulting your doctor.

Other Uses

Sometimes used in emergency settings (injection form) to quickly reduce fluid overload in acute heart failure.

Special Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or very low blood pressure.
• Regular monitoring of kidney function and blood electrolyte levels is required.
• This medicine may cause low levels of:
  • Sodium (hyponatremia)
  • Potassium (hypokalemia)
  • Magnesium (hypomagnesemia)
• Low potassium may require dietary changes (bananas, coconut water) or supplements.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use only if prescribed.
• Risk of dehydration—drink adequate fluids unless otherwise advised.

Possible Side Effects

Common:

• Low blood pressure (dizziness, fainting)
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Dehydration
• Low sodium levels
• Low potassium levels
• Low magnesium levels

Serious (seek medical help):

• Severe dehydration (dry mouth, extreme thirst, minimal urination)
• Muscle cramps, weakness, or irregular heartbeat (low potassium)
• Confusion or seizures (severe sodium imbalance)

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Dispose of unused tablets safely.

Emergency Guidance

• Severe dizziness or fainting: Call emergency services.
• Irregular heartbeat or muscle weakness: Seek urgent medical care.
• Severe dehydration (very little urine, extreme thirst): Get medical help immediately.
• Accidental overdose: Go to the nearest emergency department.