Medicine Description lasilactone 100/20 mg
Lasilactone tablets are a diuretic medication that combines the active ingredients furosemide and spironolactone. It is used to help eliminate excess fluid from the body caused by heart, liver, or kidney diseases.
What are the ingredients of Lasilactone?
Lasilactone consists of the following components:
- Furosemide: a loop diuretic.
- Spironolactone: a potassium-sparing diuretic.
- Inactive ingredients that help form the tablet.
What are the uses of Lasilactone?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Fluid retention caused by heart failure.
- Ascites due to liver cirrhosis.
- Swelling caused by kidney diseases.
- Resistant high blood pressure.
- Pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs).
What are the dosages of Lasilactone?
The dosage is determined based on the condition and includes:
- Adults: One tablet daily of 100/20 mg.
- Severe cases: Up to two tablets daily as directed by a physician.
- Children: Not recommended unless under medical supervision.
What are the side effects of Lasilactone?
It may cause some symptoms, including:
- Dizziness or headache.
- Stomach disturbances such as nausea.
- Increased urination.
- Changes in potassium levels.
- Skin rash or itching.