Furosemide Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Furosemide Tablet
| Generic name | Furosemide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Loop diuretic |
| Forms | Oral tablet, Oral solution/liquid, Injectable solution (intravenous), Subcutaneous injection/infusion (specific brand devices) |
Furosemide is a prescription water pill used to treat fluid buildup (edema) and high blood pressure. It is available as the brand-name drug Lasix and also as a generic. It comes as an oral tablet, an oral liquid, and an injectable solution given by a healthcare professional.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.