Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
US Brand Name
- Furomide MD
- Lasix
Descriptions
Furosemide injection is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, or other medical conditions.
Furosemide injection is also used to treat congestion (blockage) caused by excess amount of fluid in patients with chronic heart failure.
Furosemide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or "water pills". It works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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