Furosemide
- Generic Name
- Furosemide
- Brand Names
- Furoscix, Lasix
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C12H11ClN2O5S
- CAS Number
- 54-31-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 7LXU5N7ZO5
- Background
Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic that acts on the kidneys to ultimately increase water loss from the body. It is an anthranilic acid derivative. Furosemide is used for edema secondary to various clinical conditions, such as congestive heart failure exacerbation, liver failure, renal failure, and high blood pressure. It mainly works by inhibiting electrol...
- Indication
Furosemide is indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome, in adults and pediatric patients.
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- Associated Conditions
- Acute Pulmonary Edema, Ascites, Body Fluid Retention, Edema, Hypertension, Mild to Moderate Hypertension, Chest congestion
- Associated Therapies
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Frusemide Infusion for the Prevention of Deterioration in Renal Function Post Cardiac Surgery.
- First Posted Date
- 2005-10-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-04-27
- Lead Sponsor
- Melbourne Health
- Registration Number
- NCT00246675
- Locations
- 🇦🇺
Intensive Care Unit, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Trial Assessing the Effect of Preoperative Furosemide on Intraoperative Blood Pressure
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-06-24
- Last Posted Date
- 2008-02-22
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Calgary
- Target Recruit Count
- 198
- Registration Number
- NCT00115726
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
🇨🇦Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
🇨🇦University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Hypertension Screening and Treatment Program
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2001-01-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2009-01-21
- Lead Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Registration Number
- NCT00007592
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Vamc - Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
🇺🇸Vamc - Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
🇺🇸Vamc - Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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