Prescription Required

Urix 10mg/ml Injection

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Furosemide (10mg/ml)

₹3

Urix 10mg/ml Injection

Introduction to Urix 10mg/ml Injection

This drug is used for the treatment of high blood pressure among individual. It can provide relaxation through treating fluid retention and swelling that can cause congestive heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease.

Safety Advice for Urix 10mg/ml Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Taken with the help of a doctor's recommendation before taking this medicine.

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Dose adjustment is required to avoid impact on the kidney.

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It can increase the risk of dizziness.

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It can affect the driving ability.

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There is no any side effect till now.

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You should take care of dose while breastfeeding.

How Urix 10mg/ml Injection works

Furosemide can act on kidney and increase the urine flow. It works as diuretics that can increase the excretion of Na+ and water through kidney and inhibit the reabsorption from proximal and distal tubules including loop of Henle.

How To Use Urix 10mg/ml Injection

  • Clean the injecting area with spirit.
  • Take proper dose as per doctor’s recommendations.
  • Finish the full course for proper effect.

Special Precautions About Urix 10mg/ml Injection

  • Take advice from your doctor if you are allergic.
  • Avoid increased dose for fast recovery.

Benefits Of Urix 10mg/ml Injection

  • It is effective in treatment of hypertension.
  • It is also effective to protect form risk of liver disease, heart failure, kidey disease.

Side Effects Of Urix 10mg/ml Injection

  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Peeing more than normal
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Similar Medicine Of Urix 10mg/ml Injection

What If I Missed A Dose Of Urix 10mg/ml Injection

  • In case you miss the dose, then you can take the dose accordingly. 
  • If it's too late then follow the next dose time and follow accordingly.
  • Don’t double your dose to manage the previous dose, it can cause toxicity.

Health And Lifestyle

You should take physical exercise for minimum 30 minutes. Take healthy diet for better and healthy body.

Drug Interaction

  • Amiodarone
  • Aminophenazone
  • Aminosalicylic acid

Drug Food Interaction

  • Alcohol

Disease Explanation

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Hypertension refers to the high blood pressure in which blood vessels get high pressure. It can cause nerve damage and other severe health condition.

FAQ's on Urix 10mg/ml Injection

How is Urix 10mg/ml Injection different from Torasemide?

Both Urix 10mg/ml Injection and Torasemide are loop diuretics. They are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases. Unlike Torasemide, Urix 10mg/ml Injection is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). Torasemide has a longer duration of action and is safer to use in patients with renal failure, as compared to Urix 10mg/ml Injection.

What is Urix 10mg/ml Injection used for?

Urix 10mg/ml Injection is used in emergency conditions to lower very high blood pressure (hypertensive crisis). It effectively lowers and normalizes blood pressure rapidly, thus preventing heart attack or stroke. It also helps to remove excess fluids and electrolytes from the body and reduces swelling (edema) due to fluid retention.

Can Urix 10mg/ml Injection cause weight gain?

No, Urix 10mg/ml Injection does not cause weight gain. On the contrary, you may lose weight as it makes your body get rid of the excess of fluids from your body.

How long does a Urix 10mg/ml Injection last?

A. Urix 10mg/ml Injection starts acting as early as five minutes and its effect lasts for about two hours. Urix 10mg/ml Injection may cause depletion of sodium, chloride, water and other minerals from the body. Therefore, close monitoring is required if a person is being treated with Urix 10mg/ml Injection.

What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Urix 10mg/ml Injection?

Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy. Stop smoking and taking alcohol as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet. Practice yoga or meditation and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also reduces your stress and hence helps in keeping your blood pressure normal. Consult your doctor if you need any further help to get maximum benefit of Urix 10mg/ml Injection and to keep healthy.

Should you drink a lot of water when taking Urix 10mg/ml Injection?

It is advised to take an adequate amount of water if you are taking Urix 10mg/ml Injection. This is because Urix 10mg/ml Injection works by eliminating the extra fluid and electrolytes from your body by increasing the urine production. This elimination of fluids may increase the chances of dehydration if you sweat a lot, exercise vigorously or if the climate is hot. However, if you have kidney or heart problems, you must consult your doctor who will suggest the amount of water that you should be taking. Consult your doctor for any further query or concern.

What are the side effects of Urix 10mg/ml Injection?

The most common side effects of Urix 10mg/ml Injection are dizziness, weakness, dehydration, decreased potassium and magnesium levels in blood and increased thirst. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as swelling, pain and redness. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist for long or worry you.

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Nish Kumar

B.Pharma + MBA

Content Updated on

Saturday, 14 September, 2024

Prescription Required

Urix 10mg/ml Injection

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Furosemide (10mg/ml)

₹3

Urix 10mg/ml Injection

Urix 10mg/ml Injection

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