FUROSCIX is a prescription medicine used to treat fluid buildup, which can cause congestion or swelling (also known as edema), in patients with chronic heart failure or chronic kidney disease. FUROSCIX is not for chronic use—after taking FUROSCIX, your care team will put you back on your everyday oral diuretic as soon as possible.
When you take FUROSCIX, it is important to follow the instructions your care team gives you.
When you are prescribed FUROSCIX, your prescription will typically be sent by your care team to FUROSCIX Direct®. FUROSCIX Direct will determine coverage of your prescription. Once coverage is determined, FUROSCIX Direct will transfer your prescription to a partner pharmacy to fill and provide free delivery of your medication to your home.
FUROSCIX Direct or the partner pharmacy will make repeated attempts to reach you by phone and/or text. Make sure to add 1-855-387-6724 to your mobile phone contacts so you do not miss the call.
Your prescription can only be filled through FUROSCIX Direct—not your local pharmacy.
Please note: If you are located in Puerto Rico, Alivia Specialty Pharmacy will coordinate your delivery of FUROSCIX and provide any additional support.
FUROSCIX is not intended for chronic, long-term use. Your care team will determine how many doses you should use and when. Once your FUROSCIX treatment is complete, your care team will put you back on your everyday oral diuretic as soon as possible.
It’s important to stay aware of your fluid buildup symptoms. Make sure to note any new symptoms—or changes to ones you already have—and let your care team know right away. The earlier you let them know, the better chance you have to get relief quickly and at home with FUROSCIX.
FUROSCIX is delivered into your body through a preprogrammed, one-time-use device that you wear on your stomach. Once you have it in place and press the start button, the FUROSCIX device does everything needed to give you the right dose of medication over a 5-hour period.
It is important to read and understand the FUROSCIX Instructions for Use. That document is included in the FUROSCIX kit that will be delivered to your home. You can also use the FUROSCIX Quick Reference Guide.
The FUROSCIX device was designed for simple, at-home use. The team at FUROSCIX met with real patients to make sure the Instructions for Use were easy to understand. Almost every person understood the instructions and were able to correctly use the FUROSCIX device.
The FUROSCIX device should be placed on the stomach on either side of the belly button. The site should be a flat area below the rib cage and above the belt line. The site should be hairless or nearly hairless. Do not select a site where the skin is irritated or broken. Do not apply lotions, oils, or ointments to the area of the stomach where the device will be placed. Do not select a site where belts, waistbands, or other types of clothing may rub against, disturb, or dislodge the device. Put the device on different sides of the stomach each time your care team tells you to use another dose of FUROSCIX.
During the 5 hours of treatment, you should limit your activity so that you do not bend enough to disturb or dislodge the device. Wearing the FUROSCIX device while riding in a car or flying in an airplane is not recommended. You should notice an increase in urine production about an hour after the infusion is started and may need to make frequent bathroom visits. Be sure you have easy access to a bathroom for up to 8 hours after starting the infusion. Do not let the FUROSCIX device get wet. Do not shower, bathe, swim, or do activities that may make you sweat while wearing the FUROSCIX device. It contains parts that should not get wet.
You will likely be prescribed several doses of FUROSCIX at one time—however, you may not need all doses for treatment. Your doctor will decide how many doses you need for treatment. Any doses you do not use can be stored for at least 9 months and up to 2 years, but check the expiration date on the package before use. Do not take the cartridge out of the carton until you are ready to use it. Keep FUROSCIX out of direct light.
FUROSCIX should not be refrigerated. It should be stored at room temperature, between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C). For short periods of time, FUROSCIX can be exposed to temperatures between 59°F and 86°F (15°C and 30°C).
Yes, FUROSCIX Direct offers services to lower out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients. These include co-pay support and patient assistance programs. A FUROSCIX Direct representative can provide more information on your options. Remember to ask them about the cost of FUROSCIX when they call to verify your information.