Lasix (diuretic)

Brand name: Lasix
Generic name: Furosemide.

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Lasix is in a class of drugs called loop diuretics (water pills). It decreases the amount of fluid in the body by increasing the amount of salt and water lost in the urine. Lasix is used to reduce swelling in the body caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.

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Furosemide is a potent diuretic (water pill). Furosemide works by blocking the absorption of salt and fluid in the kidney tubules, causing a profound increase in urine output (diuresis). The diuretic effect of furosemide can cause body water and electrolyte depletion.

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References:
1. Urinary Zinc Excretion, Diuretics, Zinc Deficiency and Some Side-Effects of Diuretics.
S Afr Med J1983;64(24):936-41.
2. Diuretic-Complications.
American Journal of the Medical Sciences 2000;319(1):10.