Cystitis is a fairly common problem, especially in women. Bladder inflammation, accompanied by pain during urination, can occur for various reasons. In this case, the discomfort is not very strong, so some patients do not go to the doctor, but buy drugs at the pharmacy on their own. One of the most common drugs for cystitis is Furosemide. This is a fairly effective diuretic, which for many years has been the most popular in various patients. But recently, doctors have been trying to prescribe it for cystitis rarely, and only as part of a comprehensive treatment. This is due to the peculiarities of the action of the drug and the fact that more effective and safe means have appeared.
Characteristic of cystitis
Bladder membrane inflammation can occur for a variety of reasons. Most often it is hypothermia or getting into the urinary tract of pathogens. This can happen if personal hygiene is not observed, sitting on cold concrete surfaces, and infectious diseases of the genitals. Cystitis can also be caused by inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, the presence of stones in the bladder, stagnation of urine and even stressful situations.
Due to the characteristics of anatomy and physiology, cystitis is most often found in women. This disease causes serious discomfort: the urination process is disrupted, there is a pain at the same time and aching pain in the lower back. To get rid of all this, complex treatment with the use of special drugs is necessary.
Characterization of the drug "Furosemide"
This popular inexpensive diuretic is best known in tablet form. A package of 50 pieces costs about 30 rubles. But "Furosemide" is also available in the form of granules for the preparation of a suspension, which makes it convenient for treating children, as well as in a solution for injection. A package of 10 ampoules also costs about 30 rubles. The drug is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in a medical institution, if necessary, quickly remove strong swelling. At home, "Furosemide" is taken in tablets, usually take 1 piece of 40 mg.
The effect and indications for use
The drug "Furosemide" refers to loop diuretics. It blocks the absorption of sodium salts and thereby removes excess fluid from the body. Therefore, it helps to quickly get rid of edema. In addition, the drug dilates the peripheral vessels and helps lower blood pressure. Because of these properties, Furosemide is often used for heart disease, pulmonary edema, and high blood pressure.
The drug removes fluid from the body, but acts briefly, only a few hours. Although its effect occurs within 15-20 minutes after administration. After discontinuing treatment with the drug, the rate of fluid elimination drops significantly, therefore, “withdrawal syndrome” and fluid retention in the body may develop.
Sometimes Furosemide is used for cystitis, but only as part of a comprehensive treatment. It will be effective when taken together with antibacterial or antimicrobial agents, antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, this medicine is used as maintenance therapy for hemodialysis.
Is it possible to drink "Furosemide" with cystitis
Treatment of cystitis should be comprehensive. It is advisable to choose such drugs so that they reduce pain, remove toxins, destroy pathogens, normalize the process of urination. There is no such medicine that would have all these properties. Therefore, usually several drugs are prescribed. And, despite the fact that many more modern drugs have appeared, many doctors still recommend drinking “Furosemide” for cystitis as part of complex treatment.
This medicine has a strong diuretic effect, washing out toxins and bacteria from the urinary tract. But "Furosemide" does not destroy pathogens, does not have antispasmodic and analgesic effect. This drug is a strong diuretic, it relieves swelling and removes excess fluid from the body. But when asked by patients whether it is possible to take Furosemide for cystitis on their own, doctors respond negatively. Indeed, to cure such a disease, one diuretic effect is not enough. Therefore, with self-medication with one Furosemide, various complications often arise. In addition, often more serious diseases are accompanied by similar symptoms, so taking the drug without the recommendation of a doctor can be dangerous.
Contraindications
Recently, "Furosemide" for cystitis is being prescribed less and less. The instruction notes that this drug can not be used by everyone. There are certain contraindications for taking diuretics, and Furosemide has a lot of them. It can not be taken with:
- serious abnormalities in the liver;
- renal failure;
- pyelonephritis, anuria, gout and other kidney diseases;
- pregnancy and while breastfeeding;
- hypotonic disease;
- disturbances in the work of the nervous and cardiovascular system;
- the presence of stones in the bladder;
- increased blood sugar;
- individual intolerance and allergic reactions to sulfonamides.
Also, the drug is not recommended for patients after 60 years and toddlers under 3 years.
Side effects
Doctors try not to prescribe Furosemide for cystitis. Instructions for use notes that the drug can cause serious side effects. First of all, they are associated with the fact that the drug alone cannot cure cystitis, since it does not have antibacterial properties. Some bacteria are excreted in the urine due to increased urine output, but the rest begin to multiply, causing the development of glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, and renal failure. Serious complications can also develop while taking the drug, if cystitis is caused not by bacteria, but by intoxication. Moreover, "Furosemide" leads to a deterioration in the patient's condition.
In addition, even with the correct administration of the drug as prescribed by the doctor, side effects may develop:
- drop in blood pressure;
- severe weakness, increased fatigue;
- heart rhythm disturbance;
- allergic reactions;
- nausea, indigestion;
- decreased vision and hearing, tinnitus;
- dry mucous membranes, constant thirst;
- risk of thrombosis;
- deficiency in the body of potassium, magnesium and calcium and, as a result, weakness, convulsions, drowsiness.
Admission Rules
"Furosemide" for cystitis is taken only as part of a comprehensive treatment. Usually it is recommended to drink it 1 tablet three times a day. It is better to do this before a meal, you need to swallow a tablet whole, without chewing. The course of treatment should be 3-5 days. During treatment, it is advisable to drink as much water as possible, this will enhance the diuretic effect of the drug. Increasing the dosage is not recommended, this will not lead to faster healing, but can cause serious side effects.
Features of the use of the drug
It is advisable to take "Furosemide" with cystitis only as directed by a doctor. Only after examination and study of the patient’s medical history can we determine whether the appointment of such a drug is advisable. With great care, it can be taken with diabetes mellitus, pancreatic diseases, diarrhea, impaired urine outflow, systemic lupus erythematosus. And due to the fact that this tool leads to large losses of calcium, magnesium and potassium, it is necessary to take these minerals in tablets.
In addition, it is very important to consider that Furosemide is not combined with all drugs. Therefore, you need to warn the doctor about the need to take other medicines. The effect of "Furosemide" may be reduced when taking "Phenobarbital", "Aspirin" and some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. When combined with aminoglycosides, glucocorticosteroids, salicylates, with lithium preparations and with Cyclosporine, the risk of toxic effects on the kidneys and the development of other side effects increases.
"Furosemide" for cystitis: reviews
Most patients note a strong diuretic effect of the drug. But at the same time, he does not relieve pain, and in some cases can even worsen the patient's condition. Doctors believe that there are more effective drugs that can cure cystitis in a few days. "Furosemide" does not apply to them. But still there are many positive reviews about its use. First of all, patients like the drug because of its availability and low price. In addition, in mild cases, it still helps with cystitis, eliminates the disease without the use of other medicinal formulations.