Indiurex Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Treatment of edema associated w/ CHF, pulmonary, renal & hepatic disorders; renal insufficiency & severe hypercalcemia to promote urinary Ca excretion. Used alone for HTN or as an adjunct to other antihypertensive agents.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Edema 40 mg once daily. HTN 40-80 mg daily, alone or in conjunction w/ other antihypertensive agents. Childn 1-3 mg/kg daily. Max: 40 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Anuria or renal failure due to nephrotoxic or hepatotoxic drugs; renal failure associated w/ hepatic coma; precomatose states associated w/ hepatic cirrhosis; prostatic hypertrophy or micturition impairment; porphyria; chronic cardiac failure & moderate liver congestion. In treating severe hypercalcemia, rehydrate w/ IV isotonic saline prior to administration. Pregnancy. Neonates.

Adverse Reactions

Transient deterioration in patients w/ chronic CHF. Ototoxicity & deafness associated w/ elevated blood conc. Fluid & electrolyte imbalance including hyponatremia, hypokalemia & hypochloremic alkalosis at large doses or prolonged administration. May cause hyperuricemia & precipitate gout attacks. Increased renal Ca excretion.

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MIMS Class

Diuretics

ATC Classification

C03CA01 - furosemide ; Belongs to the class of high-ceiling sulfonamide diuretics.

Regulatory Classification

Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Indiurex tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Indiurex

furosemide

Manufacturer:

Towa Pharma

Distributor:

Crisdy-Na