Basic Medical Information |
Common Brand Name |
Esidrix, Hydrodiuril, Microzide |
Lasix |
Drug Class |
Diuretics |
Diuretics |
Legal Status |
Rx -only |
Rx -only |
Possible Side Effects |
Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hyponatremia, Hyperuricemia, High Blood Sugar, Hyperlipidemia, Hypercalcemia, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Photosensitivity, Weight Gain, Gout, Pancreatitis |
Muscle Cramps, Weakness, Dizziness, Confusion, Thirst, Upset Stomach, Vomiting, Blurred Vision, Headache, Restlessness, Constipation |
Precautions & Contraindications |
Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Angioedema, Gout, Pancreatitis, High Cholesterol, Allergies, Asthma, Hypercalcemia, Parathyroid Problems, Surgery, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Difficulty Passing Urine, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Excretion |
Urine |
Renal, Biliary |
|
Dosage, Usage and Forms |
Route of Administration |
Oral |
Oral, Iv, Im |
Dosage |
25 Mg |
80 Mg
Twice/day |
Maximum daily dose |
50 mg |
600 mg |
Forms |
Tablet, Capsule, Suspension |
Suspension, Tablet, Iv |
Tablet Formulations |
25 Mg, 50 Mg, 100mg |
20 Mg, 40 Mg, 50mg, 80 Mg |
Capsule Formulations |
12.5 mg |
|
IV Solution Formulations |
|
10 Mg/ml, 20 Mg/ml |
Oral Suspension |
50 Mg/5ml |
10 Mg/ml, 40 Mg/5 Ml |
Chemical Data |
Molecular mass (g/mol) |
297.74 g/mol |
330.75 g/mol |
Half Life (hours) |
15 |
2 |
Chemicals |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
Formula |
C7h8cln3o4s2 |
C12h11cln2o5s |
Melting Point (C) |
274 C |
206 C |
Phase (solid/liquid) |
Solid |
Solid, Liquid |