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Furosemide

Loop Diuretic

Route: Intramuscular, Intravenous

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123 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Furosemide has 123 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 8 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 17 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Ethacrynic Acid, Hyaluronidase, Hyaluronidase, Ovine. Patients taking Furosemide should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
123
Contraindicated
8
Major
17
Moderate
63
Minor
3

Contraindicated (8)

Major (17)

  • Furosemide + Amikacin7.2 Ethacrynic Acid, Furosemide, Urea, or Mannitol Some diuretics can enhance aminoglycoside toxicity by altering aminog
  • Furosemide + Angiotensin IiMay lead to severe hypotension and deterioration in renal function, including renal failure.
  • Furosemide + CefepimeNephrotoxicity reported following concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics like furosemide. Mo
  • Furosemide + Cefepime HydrochlorideNephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics. Monitor r
  • Furosemide + CeftazidimeConcomitant administration may result in nephrotoxicity. Renal function should be carefully monitored.
  • Furosemide + CephalosporinsFurosemide can increase the risk of cephalosporin-induced nephrotoxicity even with minor or transient renal impairment.
  • Furosemide + Chloral HydrateIntravenous furosemide within 24 hours of chloral hydrate may cause flushing, sweating, restlessness, nausea, increased
  • Furosemide + CisplatinRisk of ototoxic and nephrotoxic effects when cisplatin and furosemide are given concomitantly.
  • Furosemide + Colestipol HydrochlorideAbsorption of furosemide is significantly decreased when given simultaneously with colestipol hydrochloride.
  • Furosemide + CyclosporineConcomitant use is associated with increased risk of gouty arthritis secondary to furosemide-induced hyperuricemia and c
  • Furosemide + Fludrocortisone AcetatePotassium-depleting diuretic causes enhanced hypokalemia. Monitor serum potassium levels and use potassium supplements i
  • Furosemide + Gentamicin SulfateConcurrent use should be avoided. Diuretic may cause ototoxicity and enhance aminoglycoside toxicity by altering serum a
  • Furosemide + MethotrexateDrugs undergoing significant renal tubular secretion like methotrexate may reduce furosemide effect. High-dose treatment
  • Furosemide + MetolazoneConcomitant use can cause unusually large or prolonged losses of fluid and electrolytes.
  • Furosemide + SalicylatesHigh-dose salicylates with furosemide may cause salicylate toxicity at lower doses due to competitive renal excretion.
  • Furosemide + StreptomycinCoadministration potentiates ototoxic effects of streptomycin.
  • Furosemide + Tobramycin SolutionConcomitant administration can enhance aminoglycoside toxicity by altering aminoglycoside concentrations in serum and ti

Moderate (63)

Minor (3)

Furosemide + Metforminℹ️Unknown

Warn patients against excessive alcohol intake ( 7 ) Drug Interactions In Vivo Assessment of Drug Interactions Table 5: Effect of Coadministered Drug on Plasma Metformin Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without coadministered drug) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg metformin 0.91 Ratio of arithmetic means 0.93 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg metformin 1.09 1.22 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg metformin 1.16 1.21 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg metformin 0.90 0.94 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.05 1.07 Cationic drugs eliminated by renal tubular secretion may reduce metformin elimination [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) . ] Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg metformin 1.40 1.61 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may cause metabolic acidosis [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7) .] Topiramate 5 mg At steady state with topiramate 100 mg every 12 hours and metformin 500 mg every 12 hours; AUC = AUC 0-12h 5 mg metformin 1.25 1.17 Table 6: Effect of Metformin on Coadministered Drug Systemic Exposure Coadministered Drug Dose of Coadministered Drug All metformin hydrochloride and coadministered drugs were given as single doses Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride Geometric Mean Ratio (ratio with/without metformin) No Effect = 1.00 AUC AUC = AUC inf unless otherwise noted C max No dosing adjustments required for the following: Glyburide 5 mg 850 mg glyburide 0.78 Ratio of arithmetic means, p-value of difference < 0.05 0.63 Furosemide 40 mg 850 mg furosemide 0.87 0.69 Nifedipine 10 mg 850 mg nifedipine 1.10 AUC 0-24hr reported 1.08 Propranolol 40 mg 850 mg propranolol 1.01 1.02 Ibuprofen 400 mg 850 mg ibuprofen 0.97 Ratio of arithmetic means 1.01 Cimetidine 400 mg 850 mg cimetidine 0.95 1.01

Furosemide + Patiromerℹ️Unknown

Table 3: No observed clinically important drug interactions of Veltassa Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) Azilsartan, candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, valsartan β-adrenoceptor blockers (β-blocker) Metoprolol Loop diuretics Furosemide, bumetanide, torasemide Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA) Eplerenone, finerenone, spironolactone Neprilysin inhibitors Sacubitril Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin Antibiotics Trimethoprim, amoxicillin, cephalexin Anticoagulants Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban Anti-parathyroid agents and Thyroid preparations Cinacalcet Antithrombotic agents Clopidogrel, acetylsalicylic acid Blood glucose lowering drugs Glipizide Calcium channel blockers Amlodipine, verapamil Immunosuppressants Tacrolimus Others Lithium, allopurinol, atorvastatin, digoxin, phenytoin, riboflavin, sevelamer

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.