FUROSEMIDE (Lasix) | Medication for Fluid Retention & High Blood Pressure | What You Need to Know

Furosemide, AKA Lasix, helps treat high blood pressure, heart failure and oedema. This video will break down all the important questions you may have about this medication. In this video, Dr Hart-Pinto answers the most common questions on Furosemide (LASIX) including: • How and when should you take your Furosemide • How long does it take for the medication to work? • How long will you need to take my medication? • Are there any side effects? ................... Furosemide is also known under the following brand names: 1. LASIX ................... #LASIX #Furosemide #Sideeffects TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:14 What is Furosemide? ( LASIX ) 00:40 Is LASIX / Furosemide safe for me? 01:20 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding 01:42 What is the correct dose of Furosemide? 02:34 How and when to take Furosemide 03:00 Duration of Treatment 03:13 How long does Furosemide take to work? 03:37 Are there any foods I should avoid? 03:57 Can I Drink Alcohol with this medication? 04:20 I have missed my dose. What should I do? 04:45 I have accidentally taken too much medication. 04:59 Side Effects of Furosemide ( LASIX ) 06:33 Legal Disclaimer 06:38 End Screen ...................... Furosemide 20 mg Furosemide 40 mg Furosemide 500 mg Furosemide 20mg/5ml Furosemide 40mg/5ml Furosemide 50mg/5ml ...................... Further Reading - Resources for Patients NHS https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/furosemide/ ...................... Last updated 15th Aug 2022 Next review date is 15th Aug 2025 Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 14th Aug 2022. ...................... Patient Information videos produced by GMC registered/Certified Doctors. Videos cover definitions, aetiology, symptoms, clinical features, management, prognosis and complications of a wide variety of medical topics. Authors: 1. Dr A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS 2. Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP ........................ JHP Medical UK uses stock footage within its videos. We do not believe, nor do we wish to imply, that individuals identifiable within stock footage suffer from the condition being discussed. If you do not wish to be included in our videos please contact our team via [email protected], and we will remove the footage. ...................... Background Music Licenced from Epidemic Sound Want to try Epidemic Sound for your videos click the link : https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... .................... Legal Disclaimer JHP Medical UK contains content generated by our doctors. Content provided via YouTube is for general information purposes ONLY. Information videos are not produced to provide individualised medical advice. Medical education videos on JHP Medical UK are not a substitute for professional professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. NEVER ignore professional medical advice because of something you have heard here. ALWAYS consult your doctor regarding any concerns about your condition or treatment. Reasonable effort shall be made to update the information on the JHP Medical UK YouTube channel. However, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete or up-to-date.