Diuretics
Tablet
Lasilarc SP 20/50mg Tablet
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How it works
- Furosemide is a diuretic agent, it helps the kidney to gets rid of extra salt and water in the body
- Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, it works by blocking the hormone aldosterone
- Spironolactone stops potassium loss, by decreasing secretion of skin glands
When to Use
Fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disorder
Hyperaldosteronism
Low potassium levels
Edema (fluid retention)
Composition
Furosemide - 20 MG
Spironolactone - 50 MG
Common Side Effects
- Feeling dizzy
- Belly pain
- Headache
- Low potassium levels signs like feeling tired, weak, numbness or tingling, muscle cramps, hard stools (constipation), throwing up,or a fast heartbeat
- Dry mouth
- Upset stomach or throwing up
- Hard stools (constipation)
- Hearing loss
- Loose stools (diarrhea)
- High potassium level signs like feeling weak, lightheaded, feel like passing out, or have numbness or tingling
- Change in sex ability