Furosemide Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Furosemide Injection
| Generic name | Furosemide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Loop diuretic |
| Forms | Intravenous solution, Intramuscular injection, Subcutaneous injection (autoinjector), Subcutaneous on-body infusor |
Furosemide injection is used to treat edema (excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems in people who cannot take medications by mouth or in emergency situations. It is in a class of medications called diuretics, or 'water pills.'
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.