Lasipen Benefits & Uses

Lasipen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Edema
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Swelling

Other Benefits

Lasipen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lasipen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lasipen is used -

Severe

Hearing Loss

Moderate

Dehydration
Decreased potassium level in blood

Mild

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Vertigo

Lasipen Related Warnings

Is the use of Lasipen safe for pregnant women?

Lasipen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lasipen safe during breastfeeding?

Lasipen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Lasipen on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Lasipen on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Lasipen on the Liver?

Side effects of Lasipen rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lasipen on the Heart?

Side effects of Lasipen rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lasipen with Other Drugs

Lasipen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Moderate

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Lithium

Lasipen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lasipen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Lasipen

Is this Lasipen habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lasipen is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lasipen as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Lasipen is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lasipen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lasipen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lasipen

Taking Lasipen with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lasipen

Taking alcohol with Lasipen can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lasix (furosemide)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 574

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 602-604

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