Composition

Each Obarsix Ampoule of 2 mL contains :

• Furosemide:  20 mg.
• Excipient: S.Q. for ampoule of 2 mL.

Indications

Obarsix is suitable for the short and long term treatment of disorders in which there is an interstitial accumulation of liquid (Oedema).

• In cardiac Oedema due to decompensated cardiac insufficiency, congestion of the lungs or liver and Oedema of the lower extremities.
• In renal Oedema, hepatogenic Oedema and complications of pregnancy…etc.
• Intravenous administration is generally confined to emergency situations, e.g. lung Oedema, brain Oedema, burns with associated Oedema, poisoning.

Dosage & Administration

In case of lung Oedema Obarsix should be given in a dosage of 1mg/kg body weight.

1-2 ampoules of Obarsix may be administered for initial therapy in cases of Brain Oedema. Infusion of similar doses in electrolyte solutions is suitable for subsequent treatment.

Adults

20 – 40 mg as a maximum dose 2 to 4 times daily.

Children

1 mg / kg up to 20 mg daily as a maximum dose.

Or according to the physician instructions