Lasix 20mg/2ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
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Lasix 20mg/2ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
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SANOFI
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Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 12 September 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 17 August 2018 SPC
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 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 28 July 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Improved presentation of SPC
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 13 April 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 13 April 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 15 December 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
Updated on 9 August 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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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 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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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 SPC
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 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 4 November 2015 SPC
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
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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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 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 18 October 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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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 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
Updated on 14 August 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to marketing authorisation holder
Updated on 5 March 2013 SPC
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
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 1 March 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
Updated on 5 February 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 3 January 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 18 October 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
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Updated on 23 March 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Addition of manufacturer
Updated on 14 May 2010 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 24 September 2009 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change due to user-testing of patient information
Updated on 21 July 2009 SPC
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
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 24 July 2008 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
Updated on 13 May 2008 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 17 August 2007 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 13 August 2007 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 23 January 2007 SPC
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 5 January 2007 SPC
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
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Updated on 5 July 2006 SPC
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
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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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 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 30 June 2003 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 10 June 2003 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for medicines.ie
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)