Flusapex 40mg (Frusemide)

Flusapex general information

What is Flusapex used for?

Flusapex tablets 40mg are used to treat oedema in cats, dogs, horses and cattle to reduce fluid build up in the tissues associated with several conditions including, congestive heart failure, pulmonary oedema, udder oedema, Iocalised oedema associated with surgery or trauma. Flusapex tablets 40mg are also used to treat physiological parturient oedema of the mammary gland and associated structures in cattle. Flusapex tablets 40mg are suitable for meat cattle as there is no meat withholding period.

How does Flusapex work?

Flusapex tablets 40mg contain frusemide, a diuretic medication that acts directly on the kidneys to help remove fluid that has built up in the tissues and causes oedema. Frusemide in Flusapex tablets 40mg works at the site of the Loop of Henlé in the kidneys, which is where salts (sodium and potassium ions) are reabsorbed back into the blood to prevent the blood from becoming deficient in salts. Frusemide in Flusapex tablets 40mg inhibits the reabsorption of salts back into the blood, so that more salts are excreted into the urine and more water is removed from the blood, which increases the volume of urine that is produced and draws more water out of the tissues. Reducing the amount of water stored in the tissues reduces oedema (water retention and swelling), caused by congestive heart failure and other conditions.

What does Flusapex contain?

Flusapex tablets 40mg contain the active ingredient frusemide, a diuretic medication used to treat oedema in cats, dogs, horses and cattle.

Treating oedema with Flusapex

Flusapex tablets 40mg contain frusemide, a diuretic medication that is used to treat oedema (water retention and swelling) in cats, dogs, horses and cattle, to reduce fluid build up in the tissues associated with several conditions including, congestive heart failure, pulmonary oedema, udder oedema, Iocalised oedema associated with surgery or trauma. Frusemide in Flusapex tablets 40mg acts directly on the kidneys where it inhibits the reabsorption of salts back into the blood, so that more salts are excreted into the urine and more water is removed from the blood. This increases the volume of urine that is produced and draws more water out of the tissues, reducing fluid retention and swelling.

What are the side effects of Flusapex?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Flusapex tablets 40mg include: excessive diuresis which could result in electrolyte imbalances, low blood potassium and dehydration if used for long periods.

When should Flusapex not be used?

You should not administer Flusapex tablets 40mg if your animal:

• is allergic to frusemide or any ingredients in Flusapex
• has kidney or liver disease
• is dehydrated
• is taking medicines that interact with Flusapex, including the antibiotic neomycin

How should Flusapex be given?

You should give Flusapex tablets 40mg your animal orally and in divided doses 2-4 times daily, depending on the size of the animal as follows:

• Small Animals like cats and dogs: 2-5mg/kg bodyweight daily
• Large Animals like cattle: 5 mg/kg bodyweight daily

You should complete the course of Flusapex tablets 40mg as prescribed by your vet, even if your animal is improving, to prevent relapse.

How long should you give Flusapex?

You should complete the course of Flusapex tablets 40mg as prescribed by your vet, even if your animal is improving, to prevent relapse.

Missed dose of Flusapex

If you miss a dose of Flusapex administer it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not give a double dose.

How should Flusapex be stored?

You should store your Flusapex below 25°C in a cool dry place.