Austell Furosemide 40 mg tablets are primarily used as a diuretic (water pill) to treat both edema (fluid retention) and high blood pressure (hypertension)[1][3][4].
Its main indications include:
- Edema: Used to reduce fluid build-up and swelling caused by conditions such as congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis (ascites), kidney disease (including nephrotic syndrome), burns, and cerebral edema[1][4][5].
- Hypertension: Used either alone or with other medications to help lower high blood pressure. While not a first-line treatment, furosemide is especially preferred in patients with heart failure and advanced kidney disease[1][2][3][6].
- Forced diuresis: Helps speed up elimination of certain toxins (e.g., in cases of hypercalcemia or barbiturate poisoning)[1].
- Renal support in burns: Used to reduce local edema and prevent progression from oliguria (reduced urine output) to anuria (no urine output)[1].
Furosemide works by promoting the excretion of excess water and salts from the kidneys, which also leads to increased urination and the reduction of fluid overload in the body[3][4][6].
Patients prescribed Austell Furosemide 40 mg should take it exactly as advised by their doctor, typically once daily in the morning or sometimes twice daily, depending on the condition being treated[1][3][4]. It is available by prescription only.
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