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Flusapex Drops general information

What is Flusapex Drops used for?

Flusapex Drops 10mg are used to treat oedema (water retention and swelling), in cats and dogs, to reduce fluid build-up in the tissues.  Generalised oedema is associated with several conditions including, congestive heart failure, pulmonary oedema and severe bacterial infection.  Localised peripheral oedema can be associated with surgery, trauma, toxicity such as from a snake or spider bite, or allergy.  Flusapex Drops 10mg help relieve symptoms of oedema such as coughing and breathing difficulty, due to pulmonary oedema or congestive heart failure; also swelling.

How does Flusapex Drops work?

Flusapex Drops 10mg 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 Drops 10mg 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 Drops 10mg 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 Drops contain?

Flusapex Drops 10mg contains the active ingredient frusemide, a diuretic medication used to treat oedema in cats and dogs.

Treating oedema in cats and dogs with Flusapex Drops

Flusapex Drops 10mg contain frusemide, a diuretic medication that is used to treat oedema (water retention and swelling) in cats and dogs, to reduce fluid build-up in the tissues associated with several conditions including, congestive heart failure, pulmonary oedema, surgery, trauma, toxicity such as from a snake or spider bite, or allergy.  Frusemide in Flusapex Drops 10mg 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 Drops?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Flusapex Drops 10mg include: excessive diuresis which could result in electrolyte imbalances, low blood potassium and dehydration, depletion of water soluble vitamins like vitamin B and hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) if used for long periods  or at high doses.

When should Flusapex Drops not be used?

You should not administer Flusapex Drops 10mg if your pet:

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

How should Flusapex Drops be given?

You should give Flusapex Drops 10mg to your animal orally, using the dropper provided, in divided doses 2-4 times daily.  The dose given depends on the size of the animal and should be as follows:

• Cats: 0.1 mL-0.2mL/kg bodyweight daily
• Dogs:0.2mL-0.4mL/kg bodyweight daily

You should complete the course of Flusapex Drops 10mg as prescribed by your vet, even if your pet is improving, to prevent relapse.

How long should you administer Flusapex Drops?

You should complete the course of Flusapex Drops 10mg as prescribed by your vet, even if your pet is improving, to prevent relapse.

Missed dose of Flusapex Drops

If you miss a dose of Flusapex Drops 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 Drops be stored?

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