Frusenex 100 mg Tablet

Frusenex 100 mg Tablet is a prescription water pill that contains 100 mg of furosemide in each tablet. Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to help the body remove extra salt and water. Frusenex 100 mg Tablet is commonly used for swelling from heart, liver, or kidney problems and may also be used to help control high blood pressure. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it is meant for people whose doctor has determined they need this dose.

How it works: Furosemide in Frusenex 100 mg Tablet blocks the kidney’s ability to reabsorb salt, so more salt and water leave the body in the urine. Because it is a tablet, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract before it starts helping reduce fluid overload.

Frusenex 100 mg Tablet is a high-strength version of furosemide, so it is not the kind of dose most people start with on their own. A doctor may choose Frusenex 100 mg Tablet when a lower dose has not been enough or when a stronger diuretic effect is needed to control fluid buildup. It may cause more noticeable urination and a greater risk of dehydration or electrolyte loss than lower-strength furosemide tablets.

• Edema from heart failure
• Swelling due to kidney disease
• Fluid buildup from liver disease
• High blood pressure
• Fluid retention that needs stronger diuresis

• Swallow Frusenex 100 mg Tablet with water as directed by your doctor.
• Take it earlier in the day when possible to avoid frequent nighttime urination.
• You may take it with or without food, but food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe to do so.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially if you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
• Keep taking it exactly as prescribed even if swelling improves, unless your doctor tells you to stop.

Each Frusenex 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of furosemide. The number of tablets you take and how often you take them depend on your condition, kidney function, and response to treatment; some people may take it once daily, while others may need divided doses. Your doctor decides the schedule and the maximum daily amount, and 100 mg tablets are often used when a lower dose is not enough.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Furosemide may include:

• More urination than usual, which may be more noticeable with Frusenex 100 mg Tablet
• Dizziness or feeling faint
• Headache
• Nausea
• Muscle cramps
• Low blood pressure
• Dehydration or thirst

• Frusenex 100 mg Tablet can cause strong fluid loss, so dehydration and low blood pressure are important risks at this strength.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gout, diabetes, or a history of electrolyte problems.
• Drink alcohol carefully or avoid it, because it can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Frusenex 100 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take digoxin, blood pressure medicines, or other diuretics, since the combination can increase side effects.
• This medicine may affect potassium and sodium levels, so lab monitoring may be needed.
• Seek advice before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Lithium
• Digoxin
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors and ARBs
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other diuretics or potassium-lowering medicines

Store Frusenex 100 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.