Administration and dosing

FUROSCIX delivers a fixed 80 mg of medication over 5 hours1:

  • 30 mg in the first hour
  • 12.5 mg per hour for the next 4 hours

The number of doses of FUROSCIX should be individualized based on the patient’s therapeutic response. FUROSCIX is not for chronic use and should be replaced with oral diuretics as soon as practical.

Any unused doses of FUROSCIX can be stored at room temperature. FUROSCIX has up to a 2-year shelf life.

tolerability and safety

  • The safety of subcutaneous FUROSCIX was established based on similar systemic exposure when compared to IV furosemide2
  • FUROSCIX is formulated with a pH of 7.4 to minimize tissue irritation1,2
  • Systemic adverse reactions with FUROSCIX were consistent with those reported from patients administered IV furosemide1,3
  • The most common adverse reactions with FUROSCIX delivery were erythema, bruising, edema, and infusion site pain1

monitoring

Monitoring of patients taking FUROSCIX is consistent with diuretic guidance and should be at the HCP’s discretion similarly to when oral diuretic regimens are augmented.4