Potassium Chloride + Furosemide Benefits & Uses

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Furosemide (40 mg) Potassium Chloride ( 500 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Furosemide (40 mg) Potassium Chloride ( 500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Furosemide (40 mg) Potassium Chloride ( 500 mg)/Tablet

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Potassium Chloride + Furosemide is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea
Hearing Loss

Moderate

Confusion
Dehydration
Decreased potassium level in blood

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Weakness
पेट दर्द
Restlessness
Dizziness
Vertigo

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide Related Warnings

Is the use of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide safe for pregnant women?

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide safe during breastfeeding?

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide on the Kidneys?

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide on the Liver?

Side effects of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide on the Heart?

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide with Other Drugs

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Valsartan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide Contraindications

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

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Potassium Chloride + Furosemide

Is this Potassium Chloride + Furosemide habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Potassium Chloride + Furosemide has not been reported.

Potassium Chloride + Furosemide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Potassium Chloride + Furosemide

It is safe to take Potassium Chloride + Furosemide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Potassium Chloride + Furosemide

Consumption of alcohol and Potassium Chloride + Furosemide together may have severe effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1041-1042

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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