Complete Up To Date Information about Lasix Injectable Solution.
NADA Number: 034-478 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Lasix® Injectable Solution Salix™ Injection 5% |
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| Sponsor |
Intervet, Inc. |
| Sponsor Address |
29160 Intervet Lane P.O. Box 318 Millsboro, DE 19966 USA |
| Ingredients |
Furosemide |
| Species |
Horse, not for meat production Cat, no use class stated or implied Cattle, cows Dog, no use class stated or implied |
| Routes of Administration |
Intravenous Intramuscular |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
| Withdrawal Time |
Cattle: 48 hours before slaughter.
Milk: 48 hours (4 milkings). |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.1010 Furosemide injection. Specifications: Each milliliter of sterile solution contains 50 milligrams of furosemide diethanolamine. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: The drug is administered intramuscularly or intravenously at a dosage of 12.5 to 25 milligrams per 10 pounds of body weight; once or twice daily after a 6- to 8-hour interval. The dosage should be adjusted to the individual animal's response. In refractory or severe edematous cases the dosage may be doubled or increased by increments of 1 milligram per pound of body weight to establish the effective dose. The established effective dose should be administered once or twice daily on an intermittent daily schedule. Diuretic therapy should be discontinued after reduction of edema, or when necessary, maintained after determining a programmed dosage schedule to prevent recurrence. Indications: It is used for the treatment of edema (pulmonary congestion, ascites) associated with cardiac insufficiency and acute noninflammatory tissue edema. Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Cats Amount: The drug is administered intramuscularly or intravenously at a dosage of 12.5 to 25 milligrams per 10 pounds of body weight; once or twice daily after a 6- to 8-hour interval. The lower dosage is suggested for cats. The dosage should be adjusted to the individual animal's response. In refractory or severe edematous cases the dosage may be doubled or increased by increments of 1 milligram per pound of body weight to establish the effective dose. The established effective dose should be administered once or twice daily on an intermittent daily schedule. Diuretic therapy should be discontinued after reduction of edema, or when necessary, maintained after determining a programmed dosage schedule to prevent recurrence. Indications: It is used for the treatment of edema (pulmonary congestion, ascites) associated with cardiac insufficiency and acute noninflammatory tissue edema. Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Horses Amount: 250 to 500 mg/animal once or twice daily, intramuscularly or intravenously. Indications: For the treatment of edema (pulmonary congestion, ascites) associated with cardiac insufficiency, and acute noninflammatory tissue edema. Limitations: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Cattle Amount: The drug is administered intramuscularly or intravenously at a dosage of 500 milligrams per animal once daily or 250 milligrams per animal twice daily at 12-hour intervals, treatment not to exceed 48 hours post parturition. Indications: It is used for the treatment of physiological parturient edema of the mammary gland and associated structures. Limitations: Milk taken during treatment and for 48 hours (four milkings) after the last treatment must not be used for food. Cattle must not be slaughtered for food within 48 hours following last treatment. The drug if given in excessive amounts may result in dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |