A diuretic medication used to reduce swelling and fluid retention in the body.
A drug which causes an increase in urine production, used to relieve water retention in the body.
A loop diuretic; antihypertensive agent.
Commonly used diuretic, used to treat hypertension and edema. Adverse effects include fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
A drug used to treat fluid retention associated with heart failure. Furosemide (Lasix ) is a diuretic (“water pill”) given by tablet, liquid, or injection to decrease the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. By eliminating water from the body, blood pressure can also be reduced. A person taking furosemide needs to be monitored by a doctor since the drug can lower potassium to dangerously low levels.
Furosemide is a diuretic medication utilized to treat edema (the buildup of fluid in body tissues) and heart failure. It falls under the category of loop diuretics, which promote a rapid and temporary increase in urine output. When administered via injection, furosemide acts quickly, making it suitable for emergency situations to alleviate pulmonary edema (accumulation of fluid around the lungs).
Furosemide accelerates the excretion of potassium from the body, which can lead to headaches, dizziness, and muscle cramps. To avoid excessive potassium loss, doctors often administer potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics in conjunction with the medication.