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From the official U.S. FDA label for furosemide, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide tablets are particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired. Hypertension Oral furosemide may be used in adults for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Hypertensive patients who cannot be adequately controlled with thiazides will probably also not be adequately controlled with furosemide alone. …
Adverse reactions are categorized below by organ system and listed by decreasing severity. Gastrointestinal System Reactions 1. hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular insufficiency 2. pancreatitis 3. jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice) 4. increased liver enzymes 5. anorexia 6. oral and gastric irritation 7. cramping 8. diarrhea 9. constipation 10. nausea 11. vomiting Systemic Hypersensitivity Reactions 1. severe anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions (e.g., with shock) 2. systemic vasculitis 3. interstitial nephritis 4. necrotizing angiitis Central Nervous System Reactions 1. tinnitus and hearing loss 2. paresthesias 3. vertigo 4. dizziness 5. headache 6. …
Furosemide tablets are contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide.
Furosemide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). WARNINGS In patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites, furosemide therapy is best initiated in the hospital. In hepatic coma and in states of electrolyte depletion, therapy should not be instituted until the basic condition is improved. …
Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C: Furosemide has been shown to cause unexplained maternal deaths and abortions in rabbits at 2, 4 and 8 times the maximal recommended human dose. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Furosemide should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. …
STORAGE Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Dispense in well-closed, light-resistant containers. Exposure to light might cause a slight discoloration. …
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Nkoyosix Tablets 40 mg contains Furosemide (40 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Nkoyosix Tablets 40 mg is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-9179, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Nkoyosix Tablets 40 mg in our automatically synced alert list.
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Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide tablets are particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired. Hypertension Oral furosemide may be used in adults for the treatment of hypertens (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for furosemide. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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