Pregnant women: Furosemide may reduce placental blood circulation. Only administer for very urgent indications!

Nursing mothers: No adverse effects are known in the child. However, it is excreted in breast milk and may inhibit lactation.The manufacturers recommend weaning.

Children: Oral single dose: 2 mg/kg, 3 times daily if necessary. Intravenous: initially 1 mg/kg, maximum of 6 mg/kg/dose.

Elderly people: Cautious dosing! There is a possibility of hypovolemia with orthostatic hypotension or electrolyte imbalances.

Renal failure: High and very high doses are often necessary for renal failure. Usual oral doses 80-120 mg/day. Higher doses for refractory edemas.

Liver insufficiency: In combination with spironolactone the usual dose is 20-120 mg/day. Apply with great caution (electrolyte problems!).

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