| Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
| Lasix |
Aldactone |
| Drug Class |
| Diuretics |
Diuretics |
| Legal Status |
| Rx -only |
Pom (uk), Rx-only (us) |
| Possible Side Effects |
| Muscle Cramps, Weakness, Dizziness, Confusion, Thirst, Upset Stomach, Vomiting, Blurred Vision, Headache, Restlessness, Constipation |
Drowsiness, Lightheadedness, Stomach Upset, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Muscle Spasms, Gynecomastia, Abdominal Pain, Skin Rashes |
| Precautions & Contraindications |
| Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Difficulty Passing Urine, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Allergies, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Hyperkalemia, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
| Excretion |
| Renal, Biliary |
Urine, Biliary |
|
| Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
| Oral, Iv, Im |
Oral |
| Dosage |
| 80 Mg
Twice/day |
25 Mg |
| Maximum daily dose |
| 600 mg |
100 mg |
| Forms |
| Suspension, Tablet, Iv |
Tablet |
| Tablet Formulations |
| 20 Mg, 40 Mg, 50mg, 80 Mg |
25 Mg, 50 Mg, 100 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 |
416.57 g/mol |
| Half Life (hours) |
| 2 |
2 |
| Chemicals |
| Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Chlorine |
| Formula |
| C12h11cln2o5s |
C24h32o4s |
| Melting Point (C) |
| 206 C |
134.5 C |
| Phase (solid/liquid) |
| Solid, Liquid |
Solid |