Lasix 20mg/2ml Solution for Injection or Infusion *
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Updated on 02 September 2021
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1.3.1.1 Lasix PIL Mock up 706951 v1_1630589137.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - dose and frequency
- Change to section 3 - use in children/adolescents
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 3 - duration of treatment
- Change to section 3 - overdose, missed or forgotten doses
Updated on 02 September 2021
File name
1.3.1 SPC Lasix IE S21 234 clean_1630589046.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
Legal category:Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 12 September 2018
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Lasix PIL CCDS V12 WSP 702140 V2_1536705135.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 17 August 2018
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1.3.1 Lasix Injection SPC clean_1534512004.pdf
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
Legal category:Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Section 4.8
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Uncommon: pruritus, urticaria, rashes, dermatitis bullous, erythema multiforme, pemphigoid, dermatitis exfoliative, purpura, photosensitivity reaction
Not known: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, AGEP (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis) and DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms).
Not Known: acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), lichenoid reactions
Updated on 28 July 2017
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
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Updated on 28 July 2017
Reasons for updating
- Improved presentation of SPC
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Updated on 13 April 2017
File name
PIL_12306_649.pdf
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 13 April 2017
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 15 December 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
Updated on 09 August 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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General disorders and administration site conditions
Not known: following intramuscular injection, local reactions such as pain.
Rare: fever.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Not known: cases of rhabdomyolysis have been reported, often in the context of severe hypokalaemia (see section 4.3)
Updated on 25 February 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Symptomatic hypotension leading to dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness can occur in patients treated with furosemide, particularly in the elderly, patients on other medications which can cause hypotension and patients with other medical conditions that are risks for hypotension.
4.8
Uncommon- deafness (sometimes irreversible)
Updated on 11 February 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
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Levothyroxine: High doses of furosemide may inhibit binding of thyroid hormones to carrier proteins and thereby lead to an initial transient increase in free thyroid hormones, followed by an overall decrease in total thyroid hormone levels. Thyroid hormone levels should be monitored.
Updated on 10 February 2016
Reasons for updating
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 04 November 2015
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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There is a possibility of exacerbation or activation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Therefore, caution should be taken when administring the drug to patients with a history of SLE.
Updated on 29 October 2015
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 18 October 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Type II.C.I.4 variation to update section 4.8 of the Summary of Product Characteristics in line with the Company Core Safety Data, version 7, for Furosemide, following a Global Labelling Review.
Updated on 17 October 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 14 August 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 05 March 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 01 March 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
Updated on 05 February 2013
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
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Updated on 03 January 2013
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 18 October 2012
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
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Updated on 23 March 2012
Reasons for updating
- Addition of manufacturer
Updated on 14 May 2010
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 24 September 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change due to user-testing of patient information
Updated on 21 July 2009
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
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Updated on 24 July 2008
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
Updated on 13 May 2008
Reasons for updating
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
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Updated on 17 August 2007
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 13 August 2007
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 23 January 2007
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 05 January 2007
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 05 July 2006
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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4.2 - addition of statement that lowest dose sufficient should be used to achieve desired effect.
Updated on 16 August 2005
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 30 June 2003
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 10 June 2003
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for medicines.ie
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