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Can a patient with hepatic insufficiency use furosemide ?

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Yes.: Main contraindications against the use of Lasix (furosemide) are: Anuria, hypovolemia (dehydration), or hypersensitivity.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 10/19/2015

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