Ilium Frusemide

Injection

Actions
Potent high ceiling loop diuretic with rapid onset and brief duration of action. It increases the urinary extraction of water, sodium, chloride and potassium. It can be used in emergency situations to remove considerable quantities of water and sodium as quickly as possible.

FRUSEMIDE inhibits the active and passive resorption of chloride by the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This interferes with the concentrating ability of the kidney and causes intense water diuresis. Diuresis persists in response to this drug, even in the presence of dehydration, such usage is capable of causing cardiovascular collapse. Continuous use causes potassium, calcium and magnesium depletion.

Indications
For Diuresis and Saluresis in dogs, cats, horses and cattle.

Directions for use
Administer by i.m. or slow i.v.
Dogs & Cats: 0.25 - 0.5mL per 5kg bodyweight, once or twice daily at 8 hour intervals i.m.
Horses & cattle: 5 - 10mL, once or twice daily at 8 hour intervals.

Presentation
Injection 50mL.

Composition
Frusemide 50mg/L.

Withholding period Milk: Nil.
Meat: Nil.

Storage
Store below 30ºC (room temperature).Protect from light.

Registration
All states

APVMA Number
50268