Furosemide 40mg Tablet 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 high blood pressure.

Introduction:
Furosemide 40mg Tablet helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines as per the dose advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is best to avoid taking this medicine within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up at night to urinate. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you stop taking it without consulting your doctor, your condition may worsen. Lifestyle changes like reducing stress, restricting salt intake, and stopping smoking may help this medication work better.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to Use:
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. Furosemide 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Furosemide 40mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Quick Tips:

• Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
• Monitor your blood pressure after starting Furosemide 40mg Tablet 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 Furosemide 40mg Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
• You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Interacting Drugs:

• Aspirin
• Aliskiren
• Amikacin
• Amlodipine