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Frusemide

Frusemide

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Drug Class

Loop diuretic

Brands

Lasix • Dino-retic • Aquarid • Diuresix • Furobe • Puresis • Uretic

Generic Drug

Furosemide

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Muscle cramps or spasms
Diarrhea
Itchy rash
Stomach cramps
Itching or burning
Dizziness
Low blood pressure on standing
Cramping abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Paresthesia
Numbness or tingling
Blurred vision
Cloudy or blurred vision
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite

Serious

Rash

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