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Furoscix Injection Dosage

Generic name: FUROSEMIDE 8mg in 1mL
Dosage form: injection
Drug class: Loop diuretics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 18, 2024.

Dosage

The single-use, On-body Infusor with prefilled cartridge is pre-programmed to deliver 30 mg of furosemide over the first hour followed by 12.5 mg per hour for the subsequent 4 hours.

FUROSCIX is not for chronic use and should be replaced with oral diuretics as soon as practical.

Important Administration Instructions

FUROSCIX is intended for use in a setting where the patient can limit their activity for the duration of administration.

FUROSCIX is not compatible with use in an MRI setting.

Inspect FUROSCIX prefilled cartridge prior to administration. FUROSCIX is a clear to slightly yellow solution. Do not use FUROSCIX if solution is discolored or cloudy .

Refer to the Instructions for Use for additional information.

Load the prefilled cartridge of furosemide into the On-body Infusor and close the cartridge holder.

Peel away the adhesive liner on the On-body Infusor and apply onto a clean, dry area of the abdomen between the top of the beltline and the bottom of the ribcage that is not tender, bruised, red or indurated. The distance from the top of the beltline to the bottom of the ribcage should be at least 2 ½ inches.

Start the injection by firmly pressing and releasing the blue start button.

Do not remove until the injection is complete (signaled by the solid green status light, beeping sound, and the white plunger rod filling the cartridge window).

Rotate the site of each subcutaneous administration.

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