Also known as frusemide
Trade name
Furosemide-Baxter, Furosemide-Reach, Lasix, Lasix High Dose
Presentation and preparation
10 mg/mL (volume: 2 mL, 5 mL, 25 mL)
IV administration
Give undiluted or dilute to 1 to 2 mg/mL.
Preferred administration method: Give over at least 20 minutes or administer as a continuous infusion.
Maximum intermittent infusion rate (with normal renal function): 0.5 mg/kg/minute or 4 mg/minute, whichever is slower.
Intermittent use: Where possible, use slowest rate of administration to reduce risk of ototoxicity.
Other routes of administration
IV is the preferred route.
IM: Suitable. Give undiluted.
SC: Suitable. Give by intermittent injection or continuous SC infusion. For infusion, dilute with sodium chloride 0.9%.
Compatible IV fluids
Hartmann’s
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only:
Glucose 5%
Plasma-Lyte 148
Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L
Additional information
Rapid infusion may result in tinnitus, vertigo and deafness, especially in high doses, when combined with other ototoxic drugs, or in renal impairment.
IM administration is not recommended for acute conditions such as acute pulmonary oedema.
Do not use if solution is yellow in colour.
Protect from light during storage.