Furoscix

Generic name: Furosemide
Dosage form: injection, for subcutaneous use

Usage of Furoscix

Furoscix is a loop diuretic used for the treatment of fluid overload in adults with chronic heart failure.

Furoscix is administered by suBCutaneous infusion at home by you or your caregiver with the use of the Furoscix On-Body Infusor.

Furoscix side effects

Furoscix may cause serious side effects including:

  • fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic abnormalities. You should have regular blood tests during furosemide therapy.
  • dehydration, particularly in elderly patients.
  • tinnitus, hearing impairment, or hearing loss.

    • Common side effects include:

  • site and skin reactions;
  • erythema (skin redness);
  • bruising;
  • edema (swelling); and
  • infusion site pain.

    • Before taking Furoscix

    Before you receive Furoscix, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have:

  • anuria (lack of urine production);
  • an allergy to furosemide or medical adhesives;
  • hepatic cirrhosis (scarring of the liver caused by liver disease); or
  • ascites (buildup of fluid in your abdomen).

    • How to use Furoscix

    Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Heart Failure

    30 mg over the first hour, then 12.5 mg per hour for the subsequent 4 hours.

    Comments: -  Furoscix is not for chronic use and should be replaced with oral diuretics as soon as practical.

    Use: treatment of congestion due to fluid overload in adults with NYHA Class II/III chronic heart failure

    Warnings

    Furoscix is not for use in emergency situations or in patients with acute pulmonary edema.

    The Furoscix infusion will last about 5 hours. During this time, you should limit your activity so that your bending movements are limited. Wearing the Infusor while riding in a car or flying in an airplane is not recommended. 

    You should notice an increase in urine production in about an hour after the infusion is started and may need to make frequent bathroom visits. Be sure you have access to a bathroom for up to 8 hours after starting the infusion. If you do not notice the need to go to the bathroom, call your healthcare provider. 

    Do not use the On-Body Infusor within 12 inches of mobile phones, tablets, computers or wireless accessories (for example: TV remote control, Bluetooth computer keyboard or mouse).

    What other drugs will affect Furoscix

    Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

    Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • aminoglycoside antibiotics;
  • ethacrynic acid;
  • lithium;
  • chloral hydrate;
  • phenytoin;
  • cisplatin;
  • salicylates; or
  • heart or blood pressure medicines.

    • This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with furosemide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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