Furosemide (adjunct)
Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic that prevents the body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt and water to be passed in the urine. It is commonly used as an adjunctive treatment to manage fluid overload in pediatric and adult patients.
Dosage by Body Weight
Pediatric oral dosage is generally based on 1 to 2 mg/kg per dose, administered once or twice daily. Doses should be adjusted based on clinical response and under strict medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 1 mg/kg per dose (approx. 2 mg to 4 mg)
- Frequency
- Once daily or every 12 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Use extreme caution in neonates. Monitor fluid and electrolyte levels closely.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 5 mg to 10 mg
- Frequency
- Once or twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Use oral liquid formulation for precise dosing measurements.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 8 mg to 15 mg
- Frequency
- Once or twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor potassium levels; potassium supplementation may be required.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 10 mg to 20 mg
- Frequency
- Once or twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- A 20 mg tablet may be split to obtain a 10 mg dose if appropriate.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 15 mg to 30 mg
- Frequency
- Once or twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Do not exceed a maximum daily pediatric dose of 6 mg/kg.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 1 mg/kg per dose (approx. 2 mg to 4 mg) | Once daily or every 12 hours | Use extreme caution in neonates. Monitor fluid and electrolyte levels closely. |
| 5-7 kg | 5 mg to 10 mg | Once or twice daily | Use oral liquid formulation for precise dosing measurements. |
| 8-10 kg | 8 mg to 15 mg | Once or twice daily | Monitor potassium levels; potassium supplementation may be required. |
| 11-15 kg | 10 mg to 20 mg | Once or twice daily | A 20 mg tablet may be split to obtain a 10 mg dose if appropriate. |
| 16-20 kg | 15 mg to 30 mg | Once or twice daily | Do not exceed a maximum daily pediatric dose of 6 mg/kg. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used as an adjunct therapy to treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or as an adjunct in managing severe hypertension.
Generic Name
FurosemideBranded Drug Names
Furosemide (adjunct) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.