Laxis may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Laxis is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Laxis may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Laxis is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Laxis is recommended.
However, use of Laxis is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients who are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines. Please inform your doctor.
CAUTION
Laxis should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Laxis may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Laxis 20mg/2ml Injection
Introduction
Laxis belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver or kidney disease. This medicine is also used to treat hig ... Show more
Uses of Laxis
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Edema
Side effects of Laxis
Common
Dizziness
Weakness
Dehydration
Decreased potassium level in blood
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Increased thirst
How to use Laxis
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Laxis may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Laxis works
Laxis is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
What if you forget to take Laxis?
If you miss a dose of Laxis, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Laxis, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Laxis can decrease your potassium levels and lea ... Show more
You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension, Congestive heart failure, Nephrotic syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Edema, Cirrhosis, Renal impairment, Cerebral/pulmonary edema, Pulmonary oed ... Show more
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Oral
Resistant Hypertension
Adult: 20-80 mg PO divided q12hr
Edema
Edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF), liver cirrhosis, and re ... Show more
Child Dose
Edema
Infants and children: 1-2 mg/kg IV/IM/PO once initially; increased by 1-2 mg/kg q6-8hr (PO) or 1 mg/kg q2hr (IV/IM); individual dose not to exc ... Show more
Renal Dose
Acute renal failure: 1-3 g/day may be necessary to attain desired response; avoid use in oliguric states
Contraindication
Severe sodium and water depletion, hypersensitivity to sulphonamides and furosemide, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia, precomatose states associated with l ... Show more
Mode of Action
Furosemide inhibits reabsorption of Na and chloride mainly in the medullary portion of the ascending Loop of Henle. Excretion of potassium and ammonia ... Show more
Precaution
Prostatic hyperplasia. Hepatic or renal impairment, gout, DM, impaired micturition. Infusion rate should not exceed 4 mg/min to reduce the risk of oto ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Hyperuricemia (40%), Hypokalemia (14-60%)
Frequency Not Defined
Hyponatraemia, hypochloraemic alkalosis, headache, drowsiness, muscle cramps ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C; treatment during pregnancy necessitates monitoring of fetal growth because of risk for higher fetal birth weights
Lactation: ... Show more
Interaction
Analgesics reduce natriuretic action of furosemide. Antagonises hypoglycaemic agents and drugs used for gout. Hyperglycaemia with antihypertensive age ... Show more
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