Lasix (furosemide) is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt.
Edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF), liver cirrhosis, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome
Read moreAcute renal failure: 1-3 g/day may be necessary to attain desired response; avoid use in oliguric states.
Most of the sodium, chloride and water that is filtered out of the blood is reabsorbed into the blood before the filtered fluid becomes urine and is eliminated from the body.
Furosemide works by blocking the absorption of sodium, chloride, and water from the filtered fluid in the kidney tubules, causing a profound increase in the output of urine.
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($25 per month)
Advanced Plan
($40 per month)