Furosemide Alternatives Compared
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Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema,... View more |
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination which relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema,... View more |
Hydrochlorothiazide may be used to relieve edema and in the treatment of high blood pressure but may not be suitable for some people including those with sulfonamide allergies. Prescribed for High... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full furosemide side effects document. |
See the full Lasix side effects document. |
See the full hydrochlorothiazide side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all furosemide prices |
View all Lasix prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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Diaqua-2, Lasix | Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2 | Aquazide H, Carozide, Diaqua, Esidrix, Ezide, Hydro Par, Microzide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1.5 hours |
1.5 hours |
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 454 drugs are known to interact with furosemide:
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A total of 454 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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A total of 421 drugs are known to interact with hydrochlorothiazide:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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July 01, 1966 |
July 01, 1966 |
February 12, 1959 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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