Diaqua-2 Side Effects
Generic name: furosemide
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 27, 2023.
Note: This document contains side effect information about furosemide. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Diaqua-2.
Applies to furosemide: injection solution. Other dosage forms:
Serious side effects of Diaqua-2
Along with its needed effects, furosemide (the active ingredient contained in Diaqua-2) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking furosemide:
Rare
- Chest pain or tightness
- chills
- cough or hoarseness
- fever
- general feeling of tiredness or weakness
- headache
- lower back or side pain
- painful or difficult urination
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- swollen or painful glands
- trouble breathing
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
- Back or leg pains
- black, tarry stools
- bladder spasm
- bleeding gums
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bloody or cloudy urine
- blurred vision
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- clay-colored stools
- cold sweats
- confusion
- constipation
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- coughing up blood
- diarrhea
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
- dry mouth
- fast heartbeat
- fever with or without chills
- flushed, dry skin
- fruit-like breath odor
- hearing loss
- increased hunger or thirst
- increased or decreased urination
- indigestion
- itching
- joint stiffness or swelling
- loss of appetite
- nausea or vomiting
- nosebleeds
- pain where a shot was given
- pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
- pale skin
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- red, irritated eyes
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- scaly skin
- skin rash
- sweating
- swelling of the feet or lower legs
- swollen glands
- unpleasant breath odor
- unusual weight loss
- yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects of Diaqua-2
Some side effects of furosemide may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
- Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- hives or welts
- increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
- muscle spasm
- redness or other discoloration of the skin
- restlessness
- sensation of spinning
- severe sunburn
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to furosemide: compounding powder, injectable solution, intravenous solution, oral liquid, oral solution, oral tablet, subcutaneous kit.
Metabolic
Common (1% to 10%): Hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypokalemia, blood cholesterol increased, blood uric acid increased, gout
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Thirst, glucose tolerance decreased
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Anorexia, serum triglycerides increased
Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, diabetes mellitus, hyperuricemia, metabolic alkalosis, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypovolemia, dehydration, tetany, serum potassium decreased, Pseudo-Bartter syndrome, electrolyte disturbances, serum calcium decreased[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Hemoconcentration
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Thrombocytopenia
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Eosinophilia, leukopenia, bone marrow depression
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis
Frequency not reported: Anemia, thrombophilia[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Urine volume increased
Frequency not reported: Glycosuria, bladder spasm, urinary retention, urinary incontinence[Ref]
Dermatologic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus, bullous exanthema, rash, urticaria, purpura, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity
Rare (less than 0.1%): Lyell's syndrome and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
Frequency not reported: Toxic epidermal necrolysis, bullous pemphigoid, sweating[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth, nausea, bowel motility disturbances, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Rare (less than 0.1%): Gastric distress, acute pancreatitis
Frequency not reported: Pancreatitis, oral and gastric irritation, cramping[Ref]
Renal
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Blood creatinine increased, urea increased
Rare (less than 0.1%): Interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure
Frequency not reported: Nephrocalcinosis in premature infants, nephrolithiasis in premature infants, GFR decreased, tubulointerstitial nephritis[Ref]
Other
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Deafness, fatigue
Rare (less than 0.1%): Sensation of pressure in the head, dysacusis, asthenia, fever, febrile conditions, malaise
Frequency not reported: Weakness, sudden death, hearing disorders, hearing loss, paradoxical swelling[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cardiac arrhythmia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Vasculitis
Frequency not reported: Systemic vasculitis, necrotizing angiitis, orthostatic hypotension, thrombophlebitis, acute hypotension, circulatory collapse, persistent patent ductus arteriosus during the first few weeks of life in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome, blood pressure decreased, shock, hypotension, thrombosis, orthostatic blood pressure decreased[Ref]
Ocular
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Visual disturbance
Rare (less than 0.1%): Myopia aggravated, blurred vision
Frequency not reported: Blurred vision, xanthopsia[Ref]
Nervous system
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Paresthesia, vertigo, dizziness, sleepiness, tinnitus, hyperosmolar coma
Frequency not reported: Hepatic encephalopathy, headache, fainting and loss of consciousness, drowsiness, lethargy, sweet taste[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Rare (less than 0.1%): Lupus erythematosus activation or exacerbation, leg muscle cramps, chronic arthritis
Frequency not reported: Muscle spasm, rhabdomyolysis[Ref]
Immunologic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Severe anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions
Frequency not reported: Allergic reactions[Ref]
Hepatic
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Jaundice, hepatic ischemia, liver enzymes increased
Frequency not reported: Abnormal hepatic function, cholestasis, bile flow increased, biliary tree distended[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Restlessness, psychiatric disorder, apathy[Ref]
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References
1. Product Information. Lasix (furosemide). sanofi-aventis. 2007;PROD.
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.
3. Cerner Multum, Inc. Australian Product Information.
Further information
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.