Lasix is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine. Lasix treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medication...
Generic Name: furosemide Dosage Form: Tablets Warning Lasix® (furosemide) is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted...
Professional Monograph (FDA)
Generic name: Furosemide Brand names: Lasix Why is Lasix prescribed? Lasix is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid (water) from the body. These conditions include congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease....
Consumer Information (Physicians' Desk Reference)
Generic Name: Furosemide (fure-OH-se-mide) Brand Name: Lasix Lasix is used for: Treating high blood pressure or water retention (swelling) associated with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Lasix is a loop...
Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
Furosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine. Furosemide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This...
Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
Comprehensive and accurate Lasix side effects information for consumers and healthcare professionals.
Side Effects (Drugs.com)
635 medications are known to interact with Lasix. Includes Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol), albuterol, aspirin.
Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)
User Reviews for Lasix. The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the ...
User Reviews (Drugs.com)
Brand Names: Lasix. Please note - some side effects for Furosemide may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice.
Side Effects (Drugs.com)
See also:
Ascites
Edema
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypercalcemia
Nonobstructive Oliguria
Oliguria
Pulmonary Edema
Renal Failure
Renal Transplant
