| Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
| Lasix |
Avapro |
| Drug Class |
| Diuretics |
Angiotensin-receptor Blockers |
| Legal Status |
| Rx -only |
S4 (au), Pom (uk), Rx-only (us) |
| Possible Side Effects |
| Muscle Cramps, Weakness, Dizziness, Confusion, Thirst, Upset Stomach, Vomiting, Blurred Vision, Headache, Restlessness, Constipation |
Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Or Upset Stomach, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Skin Rashes, Swelling, Difficulty Breathing |
| Precautions & Contraindications |
| Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Difficulty Passing Urine, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Dialysis |
| Excretion |
| Renal, Biliary |
Renal, Fecal |
|
| Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
| Oral, Iv, Im |
Oral |
| Dosage |
| 80 Mg
Twice/day |
150 Mg |
| Maximum daily dose |
| 600 mg |
300 mg |
| Forms |
| Suspension, Tablet, Iv |
Tablet |
| Tablet Formulations |
| 20 Mg, 40 Mg, 50mg, 80 Mg |
75 Mg, 150 Mg, 300 Mg |
| IV Solution Formulations |
| 10 Mg/ml, 20 Mg/ml |
|
| Oral Suspension |
| 10 Mg/ml, 40 Mg/5 Ml |
|
| Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
| 330.75 g/mol |
428.53 g/mol |
| Half Life (hours) |
| 2 |
15 |
| Chemicals |
| Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen |
| Formula |
| C12h11cln2o5s |
C25h28n6o |
| Melting Point (C) |
| 206 C |
181 C |
| Phase (solid/liquid) |
| Solid, Liquid |
Solid |