Lasix Inj

Lasix Inj Interactions

Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur:

• cisapride
• ethacrynic acid

If you are currently using either of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting furosemide.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially:

• aliskiren
• aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin)
• amphotericin B
• large doses of aspirin and aspirin-like drugs (salicylates)
• cisplatin
• diabetes medications
• digoxin
• lithium
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, indomethacin)

Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids, NSAIDs) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your blood pressure or swelling (edema). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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