Question 1

what does furosemide work?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide: it is a diuretic, it causes the loss of fluid and electrolytes in the kidney tubules

Question 2

how was furosemide discovered?

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Furosemide: See:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furosemide regarding discovery of use of furosemide for race horses.

Question 3

what is the function of furosemide?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide (Lasix): It is a loop diuretic ("water pill") that blocks sodium reabsorption in a portion of kidney tubules ("loop of Henle"--hence the name "loop" diuretic) and is often prescribed to relieve edema (swelling) in patients with chronic kidney disease or hypertension.

Question 4

what is 240mg furosemide prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully nothing: Furosemide is a diuretic most commonly used in heart failure. But 240mg is a truly extraordinary dose. The most given at any one time is usually 80mg. If that much is required at once, a different drug should be chosen to avoid serious side effects.

Question 5

how do i come off of lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): The first step is to discuss coming off Lasix (furosemide) with your doctor. The next step is follow the course you and the doc have agreed on.

Question 6

what's furosemide and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Volume excess: Lasix (furosemide) is a  powerful diuretic meant to remove excess fluid and sodium from the body.  It is used primarily to treat conditions such as congestive heart failure and kidney failure.

Question 7

will furosemide help get weed out ur system?

Accepted Answer

NO: Furosemide increases urine output but has no effects on removal of marijuana.

Question 8

what are some good alternatives to furosemide?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: There are many different diuretics. Torsemide and Bumetanide are in the same class. Others include hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, metolazone, .... Choice of agent in part depends on reason to use diuretic treatment.

Question 9

what exactly is the pharmacokinetic of furosemide ?

Accepted Answer

Loop diuretic: This is a loop diuretic designed to increase urination.  Search on pharmokinetics of loop diuretics for additional information.

Question 10

what does it mean if lasix (furosemide) doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilites: If your kidney function is normal, it means you're not fluid overloaded. If you have swelling, it doesn't mean that Lasix (furosemide) will fix it - many forms of swelling are not due to volume overload. If you have kidney disease, it could mean that the dose is inadequate - that's why it should only be given under the supervision of a doctor. Rarely, Lasix (furosemide) is not properly absorbed.

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