Home>drugs by ailments>Edema>furosemide + spironolactone

Furosemide + Spironolactone

Information about Furosemide + Spironolactone

Furosemide + Spironolactone Uses

Furosemide+Spironolactone is used for Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

How Furosemide + Spironolactone works

Furosemide + Spironolactone is a combination of two medicines: Furosemide and Spironolactone. Furosemide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also relaxes blood vessels, but causes potassium loss. Spironolactone is also a diuretic which conserves potassium, thereby balancing its levels in the body.

Common side effects of Furosemide + Spironolactone

Dehydration, Decreased sodium level in blood, Breast enlargement in male, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Decreased calcium level in blood, Increased blood uric acid
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Betina Chandolia
MDS, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Ashish Ranjan
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated:
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
Want to know more?
Read Our Editorial Policy

Available Medicine for Furosemide + Spironolactone

LasilactoneSanofi India Ltd
₹441 variant(s)
FruselacLupin Ltd
₹42 to ₹442 variant(s)
SpiromideRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹671 variant(s)
MinilactoneRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹20 to ₹362 variant(s)
Amifru-STorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹271 variant(s)
AldostixBal Pharma Ltd
₹221 variant(s)
AldolocThrift Pharmaceuticals
₹501 variant(s)
Lasikind ForteInnovative Pharmaceuticals
₹59 to ₹692 variant(s)
FrusisGnosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹362 variant(s)
FrulacEcstasy Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹81 variant(s)

Expert advice for Furosemide + Spironolactone

  • Furosemide + Spironolactone helps removes excess water from your body.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • It may cause excessive urine production, dehydration, and low electrolyte levels. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you're taking this medication.

Frequently asked questions for Furosemide + Spironolactone

Furosemide + Spironolactone

Q. What is Furosemide+Spironolactone?

Furosemide+Spironolactone is a fixed-dose combination of furosemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients of congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body), nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder), liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema) and swelling of the abdomen (ascites).

Q. Is it safe to use Furosemide+Spironolactone?

Yes, Furosemide+Spironolactone is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like dizziness, dehydration, decreased sodium level in blood, breast enlargement in males, decreased magnesium level in blood, decreased calcium level in blood, increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Furosemide+Spironolactone cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Furosemide+Spironolactone can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.

Q. Can the use of Furosemide+Spironolactone cause gout?

Yes, Furosemide+Spironolactone can cause gout. Furosemide+Spironolactone contains furosemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Furosemide+Spironolactone should be avoided in patients with gout.

Q. Can the use of Furosemide+Spironolactone cause dehydration (excessive loss of fluid)?

Yes, the use of Furosemide+Spironolactone can cause dehydration (excessive loss of fluid). The patient may experience dryness of the mouth, thirst, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pain, weakness, tiredness, fall in blood pressure (hypotension), decreased urination (oliguria), increased heart rate (tachycardia), nausea and vomiting. Inform your doctor if you experience persistent problems while taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Furosemide+Spironolactone cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels)?

Yes, Furosemide+Spironolactone can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels). This occurs more commonly in patients with underlying kidney disease or in patients taking excessive potassium in their diet. High potassium levels can cause fatal heart problems. It is very important to get electrolytes and kidney function tests done on a regular basis while you are taking this medicine.

Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Furosemide+Spironolactone?

The use of Furosemide+Spironolactone should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also be avoided in patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hepatic coma and pre-coma, low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage, patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), Addison's disease and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.

Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Furosemide+Spironolactone?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

150M+
Visitors
25M+
Orders Delivered
1000+
Cities
Get the link to download App
Connect
  • Social Links
  • Want daily dose of health?
Download App
Reliable

All products displayed on 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies. All labs listed on the platform are accredited

Secure

1mg uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption and is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant

Affordable

Find affordable medicine substitutes, save up to 50% on health products, up to 80% off on lab tests and free doctor consultations.

India's only LegitScript and ISO/IEC 27001 certified online healthcare platform
Know More About 1mgdownArrow
Access medical and health information

1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1000 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.

© 2020 1mg. All rights reserved. In compliance with Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, we don't process requests for Schedule X and other habit forming drugs.