Salix Injection

Salix® Injection

Salix® Injection is a diuretic. It is used to help reduce the amount of water in the pet’s body by increasing the flow of urine. 

Horses

Furosemide

Salix®, Disal®, Lasix®

Loop Diuretic

Merck

Salix® 50 mg/ml Injection 50 ml: clear, colorless to pale yellow to pale brown solution. (NDC 57926-0465-01)

Furosemide

Nitrogen, diethanolamine, edetate disodium, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, water, sodium sulfite. 

Salix® Injection should be given to your horse as directed by your veterinarian. Use aseptic techniques when withdrawing each dose to decrease the possibility of post-injection bacterial infections. Adequately clean and disinfect the stopper prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe. Injectable medications require needles and syringes.  Those items are purchased separately.  Please ask your veterinarian for a recommendation for the correct needle/syringe sizes for your pet. Use only sterile needles/syringes and use each needle/syringe only once. Dispose the needle/syringe immediately in a proper sharps disposal container. Sharps containers are sold separately.

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once.

Side effects may include excessive thirst, drowsiness, weakness, restlessness, diminished urination in relation to fluid intake, or a fast heart rate. Notify your veterinarian if side effects are noted and they are troublesome.

Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

The following drugs can potentially interact with furosemide: theophylline, aminoglycoside antibiotics, corticosteroids, corticotropin, amphotericin B, aspirin, tubocurarine, succinylcholine, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, and insulin. Contact your veterinarian if your horse experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.

Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your horse. Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, and a drug interaction may be anticipated. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your horse more closely. 

Allergic reactions to medications may occur. Be sure to inform VetSource and your veterinarian if your horse has any known drug sensitivities or allergies. If your horse displays symptoms of an allergic reaction, call your veterinarian immediately or go to a veterinary emergency clinic. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: swollen lips, tongue, face, airways; difficulty breathing; agitation; profuse salivation; widespread hives and itching.

If you are concerned that your pet has experienced an adverse reaction to this medication, please contact the manufacturer Merck at 800-224-5318 or Vetsource customer service at 877-738-4443.

Store at 59°F to 86°F in controlled room temperature. Protect from freezing. Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store in a childproof container. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.