What should you be on an alert for in a patient who is on furosemide and digoxin and why?

In three cases of attempted suicide by massive digoxin ingestion, a therapeutic attempt was undertaken to shorten the duration of toxicity of the drug by accelerating the removal of the glycoside from the body.

Early administration of intravenous (IV) furosemide and fluids appeared to increase digoxin excretion in one case, which resulted in a substantially shortened digoxin half-time of eight hours. In two cases this therapy, initiated after a delay of 12 and eight hours was ineffective. The half-times were 51 and 42 hours, respectively.

At an early preequilibrium stage, higher serum-tissue ratios of digoxin are present; thus, greater amounts of free digoxin are available for glomerular filtration and excretion.

The prompt treatment by IV furosemide may be beneficial in the management of massive digitalis overdose.

(Arch Intern Med 138:1495-1497, 1978)

  • acebutolol

    acebutolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aceclofenac

    aceclofenac increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • acemetacin

    acemetacin increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • albuterol

    albuterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aldesleukin

    aldesleukin increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • aliskiren

    aliskiren decreases levels of furosemide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amifostine

    amifostine, furosemide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.

  • amiloride

    amiloride increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • arformoterol

    arformoterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aspirin

    aspirin increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aspirin rectal

    aspirin rectal increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

  • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

    aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • atenolol

    atenolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • avanafil

    avanafil increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • beclomethasone, inhaled

    beclomethasone, inhaled increases toxicity of furosemide by increasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may increase the hypkalemic effects of loop diuretics.

  • benazepril

    benazepril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • bendroflumethiazide

    furosemide and bendroflumethiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • betaxolol

    betaxolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bisoprolol

    bisoprolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • bretylium

    furosemide, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.

  • bumetanide

    bumetanide and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    buprenorphine, long-acting injection decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids can reduce diuretic efficacy by inducing antidiuretic hormone release.

  • cabozantinib

    furosemide will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. MRP2 inhibitors increase cabozantinib toxicity

  • candesartan

    candesartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • captopril

    captopril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • carbenoxolone

    furosemide and carbenoxolone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carbidopa

    carbidopa increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.

  • carvedilol

    carvedilol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cefprozil

    furosemide will increase the level or effect of cefprozil by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • celecoxib

    celecoxib increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • celiprolol

    celiprolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorothiazide

    furosemide and chlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorthalidone

    furosemide and chlorthalidone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cholestyramine

    cholestyramine decreases levels of furosemide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • choline magnesium trisalicylate

    choline magnesium trisalicylate increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

  • ciprofibrate

    ciprofibrate, furosemide. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.

  • cisplatin

    furosemide, cisplatin. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive ototoxicity.

  • citalopram

    furosemide, citalopram. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • cornsilk

    cornsilk increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).

  • cyclopenthiazide

    furosemide and cyclopenthiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclosporine

    cyclosporine increases toxicity of furosemide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant use of cyclosporine and furosemide is associated with increased risk of gouty arthritis secondary to furosemide-induced hyperurecemia and cyclosporine impairment of renal urate excretion.

  • deflazacort

    furosemide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dichlorphenamide

    dichlorphenamide and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diclofenac

    diclofenac increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diflunisal

    diflunisal increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • digoxin

    digoxin increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.furosemide increases effects of digoxin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypokalemia increases digoxin effects.

  • dobutamine

    dobutamine and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dopexamine

    dopexamine and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • drospirenone

    drospirenone increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • empagliflozin

    empagliflozin, furosemide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of empagliflozin with diuretics results in increased urine volume and frequency of voids, which might enhance the potential for volume depletion.

  • enalapril

    enalapril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • ephedrine

    ephedrine and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • epinephrine

    epinephrine and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • epinephrine racemic

    epinephrine racemic and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • eprosartan

    eprosartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • esmolol

    esmolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ethacrynic acid

    ethacrynic acid and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etodolac

    etodolac increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fenofibrate micronized

    fenofibrate micronized, furosemide. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.

  • fenofibric acid

    fenofibric acid, furosemide. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.

  • fenoprofen

    fenoprofen increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fentanyl

    fentanyl decreases effects of furosemide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

  • fentanyl intranasal

    fentanyl intranasal decreases effects of furosemide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

  • fentanyl transdermal

    fentanyl transdermal decreases effects of furosemide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

  • fentanyl transmucosal

    fentanyl transmucosal decreases effects of furosemide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Fentanyl can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing antidiuretic hormone release. Fentanyl may also lead to acute urinary retention by causing bladder sphincter spasm (particularly in men with enlarged prostates).

  • flurbiprofen

    flurbiprofen increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • formoterol

    formoterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fosinopril

    fosinopril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • gentamicin

    furosemide and gentamicin both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hyaluronidase

    hyaluronidase, furosemide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Drug combination has been found to be incompatible.

  • hydrochlorothiazide

    furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ibuprofen

    ibuprofen increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ibuprofen IV

    ibuprofen IV increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • imidapril

    imidapril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • indacaterol, inhaled

    furosemide, indacaterol, inhaled. serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may increase risk of hypokalemia.indacaterol, inhaled, furosemide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution is advised in the coadministration of indacaterol neohaler with non-potassium-sparing diuretics.

  • indapamide

    furosemide and indapamide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • indomethacin

    indomethacin increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • insulin degludec

    furosemide decreases effects of insulin degludec by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

  • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

    furosemide decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

  • insulin inhaled

    furosemide decreases effects of insulin inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Diuretics may cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria in patients with diabetes mellitus, possibly by diuretic-induced hpokalemia.

  • irbesartan

    irbesartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • isoproterenol

    isoproterenol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • juniper

    juniper, furosemide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Juniper may potentiate or interfere with diuretic therapy. Juniper has diuretic effects, but may cause kidney damage at large doses.

  • ketoprofen

    ketoprofen increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketorolac

    ketorolac increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketorolac intranasal

    ketorolac intranasal increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

  • labetalol

    labetalol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levalbuterol

    levalbuterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levodopa

    levodopa increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.

  • lily of the valley

    furosemide increases toxicity of lily of the valley by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Increased risk of cardiac toxicity due to K+ depletion.

  • lisinopril

    lisinopril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • lornoxicam

    lornoxicam increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • losartan

    losartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lurasidone

    lurasidone increases effects of furosemide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

  • maitake

    maitake increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).

  • maraviroc

    maraviroc, furosemide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meclofenamate

    meclofenamate increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mefenamic acid

    mefenamic acid increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meloxicam

    meloxicam increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metaproterenol

    metaproterenol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methyclothiazide

    furosemide and methyclothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metolazone

    furosemide and metolazone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • metoprolol

    metoprolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • moexipril

    moexipril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • mometasone inhaled

    mometasone inhaled increases toxicity of furosemide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may increase hypokalemic effect of loop diuretics.

  • nabumetone

    nabumetone increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nadolol

    nadolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • naproxen

    naproxen increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nebivolol

    nebivolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nitroglycerin rectal

    nitroglycerin rectal, furosemide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .

  • norepinephrine

    norepinephrine and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oliceridine

    oliceridine decreases effects of furosemide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Opioids can reduce the efficacy of diuretics by inducing the release of antidiuretic hormone. Monitor for signs of diminished diuresis and/or effects on blood pressure and increase dosage of the diuretic as needed. .

  • olmesartan

    olmesartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • olodaterol inhaled

    furosemide and olodaterol inhaled both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

    ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) will increase the level or effect of furosemide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust furosemide dose according to individual response

  • ospemifene

    furosemide, ospemifene. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • oxaprozin

    oxaprozin increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • parecoxib

    parecoxib increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • penbutolol

    penbutolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • perindopril

    perindopril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • pindolol

    pindolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pirbuterol

    pirbuterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • piroxicam

    piroxicam increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • potassium acid phosphate

    potassium acid phosphate increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • potassium chloride

    potassium chloride increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • potassium citrate

    potassium citrate increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • propranolol

    propranolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quinapril

    quinapril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • ramipril

    ramipril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • sacubitril/valsartan

    sacubitril/valsartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • salicylates (non-asa)

    salicylates (non-asa) increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • salmeterol

    salmeterol and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • salsalate

    salsalate increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sodium phosphates, IV

    furosemide decreases effects of sodium phosphates, IV by increasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Furosemide lowers phosphate serum levels by enhancing renal excretion. Use alternatives if available.

  • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

    sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of furosemide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

  • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

    sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of furosemide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

  • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

    furosemide and sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

    sodium zirconium cyclosilicate will increase the level or effect of furosemide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Separate administration by at least 2 hr. Medications that are weak acids (eg, furosemide) are more readily absorbed with elevated gastric pH.

  • sotalol

    sotalol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • spironolactone

    spironolactone increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • succinylcholine

    succinylcholine increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sucralfate

    sucralfate decreases effects of furosemide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Simultaneous administration of sucralfate and furosemide Injection may reduce the natriuretic and antihypertensive effects of furosemide; patients receiving both drugs should be observed closely to determine if desired diuretic and/or antihypertensive effect of furosemide achieved; intake of furosemide and sucralfate should be separated by at least 2 hr.

  • sulfasalazine

    sulfasalazine increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • sulindac

    sulindac increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tadalafil

    tadalafil increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

  • telmisartan

    telmisartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • terbutaline

    terbutaline and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • timolol

    timolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tobramycin inhaled

    tobramycin inhaled, furosemide. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concurrent use if possible; theorized mechanisms include rapid injection of loop diuretics, existing renal impairment, or volume depletion leading to increased aminoglycoside concentration within the nephron.

  • tolfenamic acid

    tolfenamic acid increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tolmetin

    tolmetin increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tolvaptan

    tolvaptan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • torsemide

    furosemide and torsemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trandolapril

    trandolapril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

  • triamterene

    triamterene increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • trientine

    furosemide decreases levels of trientine by increasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

    umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Electrocardiographic changes and/or hypokalemia associated with non?potassium-sparing diuretics may worsen with concomitant beta-agonists, particularly if recommended dose is exceeded

  • valsartan

    valsartan increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

    vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Beta-agonists may acutely worsen ECG changes and/or hypokalemia resulting from non-potassium-sparing diuretics

  • xipamide

    xipamide increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aceclofenac

    aceclofenac decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • acemetacin

    acemetacin decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • agrimony

    agrimony increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • albuterol

    albuterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • arformoterol

    arformoterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • aspirin

    aspirin decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • aspirin rectal

    aspirin rectal decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

    aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • birch

    birch increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • bitter melon

    bitter melon, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • brimonidine

    brimonidine increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • budesonide

    budesonide, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • calcium acetate

    furosemide decreases levels of calcium acetate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • calcium carbonate

    furosemide decreases levels of calcium carbonate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • calcium chloride

    furosemide decreases levels of calcium chloride by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • calcium citrate

    furosemide decreases levels of calcium citrate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • calcium gluconate

    furosemide decreases levels of calcium gluconate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • carbenoxolone

    furosemide, carbenoxolone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypokalemic effects.

  • cefaclor

    cefaclor increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefadroxil

    cefadroxil increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefamandole

    cefamandole increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefazolin

    cefazolin increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefdinir

    cefdinir increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefditoren

    cefditoren increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefepime

    cefepime increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefixime

    cefixime increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefotetan

    cefotetan increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefoxitin

    cefoxitin increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefpirome

    cefpirome increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefpodoxime

    cefpodoxime increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefprozil

    cefprozil increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • ceftazidime

    ceftazidime increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • ceftibuten

    ceftibuten increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • ceftriaxone

    ceftriaxone increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cefuroxime

    cefuroxime increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • celecoxib

    celecoxib decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • cephalexin

    cephalexin increases toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

  • cephaloridine

    furosemide, cephaloridine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive nephrotoxicity.

  • choline magnesium trisalicylate

    choline magnesium trisalicylate decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • colestipol

    colestipol decreases levels of furosemide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • corticotropin

    corticotropin, furosemide. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible enhanced electrolyte loss.

  • cortisone

    cortisone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • cosyntropin

    cosyntropin, furosemide. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible enhanced electrolyte loss.

  • deflazacort

    deflazacort, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • dexamethasone

    dexamethasone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • diclofenac

    diclofenac decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • diflunisal

    diflunisal decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • dobutamine

    dobutamine, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • dopexamine

    dopexamine, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • duloxetine

    furosemide, duloxetine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • ephedrine

    ephedrine, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • epinephrine

    epinephrine, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • epinephrine racemic

    epinephrine racemic, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • epoprostenol

    epoprostenol increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

  • escitalopram

    furosemide, escitalopram. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • ethotoin

    ethotoin decreases levels of furosemide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • etodolac

    etodolac decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • fenoprofen

    fenoprofen decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • fludrocortisone

    fludrocortisone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • fluoxetine

    furosemide, fluoxetine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • flurbiprofen

    flurbiprofen decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • fo-ti

    fo-ti increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia (theoretical).

  • folic acid

    furosemide decreases levels of folic acid by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • formoterol

    formoterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • forskolin

    forskolin increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • fosphenytoin

    fosphenytoin decreases levels of furosemide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • germanium

    germanium decreases effects of furosemide by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Case report.

  • goldenrod

    goldenrod increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • hydrocortisone

    hydrocortisone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • ibuprofen

    ibuprofen decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • ibuprofen IV

    ibuprofen IV decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • indomethacin

    indomethacin decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • isoproterenol

    isoproterenol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • ketoprofen

    ketoprofen decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • ketorolac

    ketorolac decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • ketorolac intranasal

    ketorolac intranasal decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • L-methylfolate

    furosemide decreases levels of L-methylfolate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • levalbuterol

    levalbuterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • levomilnacipran

    furosemide, levomilnacipran. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • levothyroxine

    furosemide increases toxicity of levothyroxine by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: High doses (greater than 80 mg) of furosemide may inhibit binding of thyroid hormones to carrier proteins and result in transient increase in free thyroid hormones, followed by overall decrease in total thyroid hormone levels.

  • liothyronine

    furosemide increases toxicity of liothyronine by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: High doses (greater than 80 mg) of furosemide may inhibit binding of thyroid hormones to carrier proteins and result in transient increase in free thyroid hormones, followed by overall decrease in total thyroid hormone levels.

  • liotrix

    furosemide increases toxicity of liotrix by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: High doses (greater than 80 mg) of furosemide may inhibit binding of thyroid hormones to carrier proteins and result in transient increase in free thyroid hormones, followed by overall decrease in total thyroid hormone levels.

  • lornoxicam

    lornoxicam decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • magnesium chloride

    furosemide decreases levels of magnesium chloride by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • magnesium citrate

    furosemide decreases levels of magnesium citrate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • magnesium hydroxide

    furosemide decreases levels of magnesium hydroxide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • magnesium oxide

    furosemide decreases levels of magnesium oxide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • magnesium sulfate

    furosemide decreases levels of magnesium sulfate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • meclofenamate

    meclofenamate decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • mefenamic acid

    mefenamic acid decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • meloxicam

    meloxicam decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • metaproterenol

    metaproterenol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • metformin

    metformin decreases levels of furosemide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.furosemide increases levels of metformin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Patient should be closely observed for loss of blood glucose control; when drugs are withdrawn from a patient receiving metformin, patient should be observed closely for hypoglycemia.

  • methylprednisolone

    methylprednisolone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • milnacipran

    furosemide, milnacipran. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • minoxidil

    furosemide increases effects of minoxidil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • nabumetone

    nabumetone decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • naproxen

    naproxen decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • nefazodone

    furosemide, nefazodone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • noni juice

    noni juice increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • norepinephrine

    norepinephrine, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • octacosanol

    octacosanol increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • oxaprozin

    oxaprozin decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • parecoxib

    parecoxib decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • paroxetine

    furosemide, paroxetine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • penicillin G aqueous

    furosemide increases levels of penicillin G aqueous by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • penicillin VK

    furosemide increases levels of penicillin VK by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital decreases levels of furosemide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • phenytoin

    phenytoin decreases levels of furosemide by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • pirbuterol

    pirbuterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • piroxicam

    piroxicam decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • prednisolone

    prednisolone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • prednisone

    prednisone, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • reishi

    reishi increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • salicylates (non-asa)

    salicylates (non-asa) decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • salmeterol

    salmeterol, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.

  • salsalate

    salsalate decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • sertraline

    furosemide, sertraline. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • shepherd's purse

    shepherd's purse, furosemide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Theoretically, shepherd's purse may interfere with BP control.

  • sulfadiazine

    furosemide increases levels of sulfadiazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sulfamethoxazole

    furosemide increases levels of sulfamethoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sulfasalazine

    sulfasalazine decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • sulfisoxazole

    furosemide increases levels of sulfisoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • sulindac

    sulindac decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • terbutaline

    terbutaline, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.furosemide, terbutaline. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypokalemic effects.

  • thiamine

    furosemide decreases levels of thiamine by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • tizanidine

    tizanidine increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.

  • tolfenamic acid

    tolfenamic acid decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • tolmetin

    tolmetin decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

  • trazodone

    furosemide, trazodone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • treprostinil

    treprostinil increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

  • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

    triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

  • venlafaxine

    furosemide, venlafaxine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Possible additive hyponatremia.

  • zoledronic acid

    furosemide, zoledronic acid. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypocalcemia.

  • What do you monitor when a patient is on furosemide and digoxin?

    Monitor the patient closely for hypokalemia if furosemide is used concomitantly with digoxin. Hypokalemia may increase the risk of digoxin toxicity. Adverse effects include dehydration, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia.

    What should you be on an alert for in a patient who is on furosemide and why?

    FDA warning: Dehydration risk Furosemide is a strong diuretic (water pill) that helps your body get rid of excess water. It does this by increasing the amount of urine your body makes. If you take too much of this drug, it can lead to very low amounts of water and electrolytes in your body. This can cause dehydration.

    Does furosemide increase digoxin toxicity?

    Early administration of intravenous (IV) furosemide and fluids appeared to increase digoxin excretion in one case, which resulted in a substantially shortened digoxin half-time of eight hours. In two cases this therapy, initiated after a delay of 12 and eight hours was ineffective.

    What should you monitor when giving furosemide?

    Monitor daily weight, intake and output ratios, amount and location of edema, lung sounds, skin turgor, and mucous membranes. Notify health care professional if thirst, dry mouth, lethargy, weakness, hypotension, or oliguria occurs. Monitor BP and pulse before and during administration.