Manufacturer: Aventis Pharma Limited
Substance: Furosemide
Packing: 12 tabs. (40 mg/tab)
Furosemide is one of the drugs that known as loop diuretics. It is a very potent diuretic that helps body to excrete water and other minerals such as potassium, sodium and chloride. Furosemide and similar drugs have quite potent effects on the fluid level of the body as well as the potassium level which is need to be watched most particularly due to the fact that with the use of Furosemide potassium excrete rate increases dramatically. Hence it is mostly used with potassium supplement to keep potassium level at normal stage. On the other hand, in case of not watching potassium level while taking Furosemide may cause serious side effects. Therefore Furosemide tend to cause health-risky adverse effects in case of using it unawares. However because of the potent and clear effects as an diuretic makes it common to be used for those athletes and bodybuilders who need to shed water.
Due to its fluid excretion abilities it can be used by bodybuilders in their pre-competition cycles. For most bodybuilders using it for four or five days prior the competition can promote wanted definition thanks to its potent being. Yet the required duration vary by the condition of the individual.
The common side effects of Furosemide include dehydration, low blood pressure, electrolyte depletion and jaundice. In addition to these rare ones include sensitivity to light, rash, pancreatic, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, increased blood sugar and ringing in the ears.
Due to the fact that Furosemide is more likely to cause adverse effects, it is essential to use it at the safe range of doses. Even the right dose depends on its user, it is not recommended to take it more than 8 milligrams per day and start it with lower doses to check if it cause any side effect.