Furosemide Syrup 1% 60 ml

Furosemide Syrup 1% 60 ml Furosemide Syrup 1% is a chemically distinct diuretic and saluretic pharmacodynamically characterized by the following: 1) A high degree of efficacy, low-inherent toxicity and a high therapeutic index. 2) A rapid onset of action of comparatively short duration. 1,2 3) A pharmacologic action in the functional area of the nephron, i.e., proximal and distal tubules and the ascending limb of the loop Henle. 2,4 4) A dose-response relationship and a ratio of minimum to maximum effective dose range greater than ten fold. 1,2 5) It is administered orally. It is readily absorbed from the intestinal tract and well tolerated. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The usual dose of Furosemide Syrup 1 % is 1 to 2 mg/lb body weight (approximately 2.5 to 5 mg/kg). Administer once or twice daily at 6- to 8-hour intervals orally. A prompt diuresis usually ensues from the initial treatment. Diuresis may be initiated by the parenteral administration of furosemide injection and then maintained by oral administration. The dosage should be adjusted to the individual's response. In severe edematous or refractory cases, the dose may be doubled or increased by increments of 1 mg/lb body weight. The established effective dose should be administered once or twice daily. The daily schedule of administration can be timed to control the period of micturition of the convenience of the client or veterinarian. Mobilization of the edema may be most efficiently and safely accomplished by utilizing an intermittent daily dosage schedule, i.e., every other day or 2 to 4 consecutive days weekly. Diuretic therapy should be discontinued after reduction of the edema, or maintained after determining a carefully programmed dosage schedule to prevent recurrence of edema. For long-term treatment, the dose can generally be lowered after the edema has once been reduced. Re-examination and consultations with client will enhance the establishment of a satisfactorily programmed dosage schedule. Clinical examination and serum BUN, CO2 and electrolyte determinations should be performed during the early period of therapy and periodically thereafter, especially in refractory cases. Abnormalities should be corrected or the drug temporarily withdrawn. DOSAGE ORAL: DOG-Syrup 1 % One (1) to two (2) mL (10 to 20 mg furosemide) per 10 lb body weight (approximately 2.5 to 5 mg/kg). Administered once or twice daily, permitting a 6- to 8-hour interval between treatments. In refractory or severe edematous cases, the dosage may be doubled or increased by increments of 1 mg/lb body weight as recommended