Furosemide Tablets 1000X40Mg

5.1 Target Species Dog and Cat. 5.2 Indications for Use For the treatment of oedema, the product may be used in ascites, hydrothorax, pulmonary oedema of the mammary glands or legs, as well as oedema resulting from cardiac insufficiency, hepatic or renal dysfunction, parasitism or of a traumatic origin. 5.3 Contra-indications Do not use in acute glomerular nephritis, in electrolyte diseases, in patients with anuria, or patients that have received excessive doses of cardiac glycosides. Because of the danger of potentiating their toxic effects do not use with aminoglycoside or cephalosporin antibiotics. Allergic reactions have been associated with use of sulphonamides. 5.4 Special Warnings The patient may increase its water intake to compensate for the diuresis. Consideration should be given to restricting water intake if the patient’s condition makes such a course appropriate. 5.5 Special Precautions for Use 5.5.1 i. Special Precautions for Use in Animals Prolonged dosage may on occasions justify potassium supplementation and thus monitoring for hypokalaemia should be considered, especially if the product is used in conjunction with cardiac glycosides. ii. Special Precautions to be Taken by the Person Administering the Medicinal Product to Animals Wear gloves or wash hands immediately after handling tablets. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical attention and show product label and/or pack insert to the doctor. 5.6 Use During Pregnancy and Lactation The safety of use in pregnancy is not well established and a careful assessment of the likely benefits and potential risks should be made. A deleterious effect on lactation is to be expected, particularly if drinking water is restricted. Furosemide passes into milk, but to a great extent. 5.7 Interaction with Other Medicaments and Other Forms of Interaction Potential interactions with other drugs include ototoxicity with aminoglycosides and nephrotoxicity with cephalosporins. Use in combination with sulphonamide treatment may lead to sulphonamide allergy. There is a possibility of interaction with cardiac glycosides.