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Drug Details

LASIKAL

• Drug Class Description
  Loop diuretics / potassium supplements (K + supplements).
• Generic Name
  Frusemide (furosemide), potassium chloride
• Presentation
  Tablets, frusemide 20mg, potassium chloride 750mg (10 mmol K+) in a sustained-release matrix.
• Description
  White/yellow f-c two-layered tablets marked LK.
• Indications
  Oedema where potassium supplement is required.
• Adult Dosage
  Initially 2 daily as a single dose in the morning, if necessary increasing to 4 daily in two divided doses or reducing to 1 daily.
• Child Dosage
  Not applicable.
• Contra Indications
  Precomatose states associated with liver cirrhosis. Hyperkalaemia; Addison's disease.
• Special Precautions
  Hepatic or renal impairment. Diabetes. Prostatic hypertrophy or impaired micturition. Gout. Pregnancy. Lactation.
• Interactions
  K+-sparing diuretics, digitalis, lithium, aminoglycosides, NSAIDs, cephalosporins, antihypertensives.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  GI upset, rash, gout. Discontinue if any symptoms of ulceration or obstruction of small bowel occur.