What is the drug furosemide used for?
What is the drug furosemide used for?
Furosemide is a type of medicine called a diuretic. It’s used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and oedema (a build up of fluid in the body). It’s also sometimes used to help you pee when your kidneys aren’t working properly. Diuretics are sometimes called “water pills/tablets” because they make you pee more.
What is GG 21 pill?
Pill with imprint GG 21 is White, Round and has been identified as Furosemide 20 mg. It is supplied by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Furosemide is used in the treatment of edema; heart failure; ascites; high blood pressure; hypercalcemia and belongs to the drug class loop diuretics.
What is a GG Xanax?
Pill with imprint GG 249 is White, Rectangle and has been identified as Alprazolam 2 mg. It is supplied by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Alprazolam is used in the treatment of anxiety; panic disorder and belongs to the drug class benzodiazepines.
Does furosemide make you sleepy?
This medication may cause dehydration and electrolytes imbalance. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: muscle cramps, weakness, unusual tiredness, confusion, severe dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, unusual dry mouth/thirst, nausea, vomiting, fast/irregular heartbeat.
Should I drink more water when taking furosemide?
Make sure you drink enough water during any exercise and during hot weather when you are taking Lasix, especially if you sweat a lot. If you do not drink enough water while taking Lasix, you may feel faint or light-headed or sick. This is because your blood pressure is dropping suddenly and you are dehydrating.
What does GG mean in drugs?
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is a depressant drug, which means it slows down messages travelling between the brain and body.
What pill is GG 238?
Pill with imprint GG 238 is White, Round and has been identified as Glyburide 1.25 mg. It is supplied by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Glyburide is used in the treatment of diabetes, type 2 and belongs to the drug class sulfonylureas.
What is the best time of day to take furosemide?
Furosemide is a ‘water tablet’ (a diuretic). It is best taken in the morning. Any side-effects are usually mild, but can include feeling sick (nausea) or dizzy.