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What drug classification is furosemide?
Furosemide is in a class of medications called diuretics (‘water pills’). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
Is chemical class of furosemide?
Lasix is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of fluid retention (edema) in individuals with congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disorder. Lasix may be used alone or with other medications. Lasix belongs to a class of drugs called Diuretics, Loop.
What is the chemical composition of furosemide?
C12H11ClN2O5S
Furosemide/Formula
What does furosemide belong to?
Furosemide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics (also known as water pills). Furosemide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions.
What are the 3 types of diuretics?
There are three types of diuretics:
- Loop-acting diuretics, such as Bumex®, Demadex®, Edecrin® or Lasix®.
- Potassium-sparing diuretics, such as Aldactone®, Dyrenium® or Midamor®.
- Thiazide diuretics, such as Aquatensen®, Diucardin® or Trichlorex®.
What is the mechanism of furosemide?
Mechanism of action Furosemide, like other loop diuretics, acts by inhibiting the luminal Na-K-Cl cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, by binding to the chloride transport channel, thus causing more sodium, chloride, and potassium to stay in the urine.
What is the physiologic effect of furosemide in humans?
Furosemide is a Loop Diuretic. The physiologic effect of furosemide is by means of Increased Diuresis at Loop of Henle. Furosemide is a sulfamoylanthranilic acid derivative, also known as frusemide, and potent loop diuretic.
Which is the chemical formula for furosemide Lasix?
Furosemide PubChem CID 3440 Structure Find Similar Structures Chemical Safety Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary (LCSS Molecular Formula C12H11ClN2O5S Synonyms furosemide 54-31-9 Frusemide Lasix Furos
How is furosemide used in the treatment of congestive heart failure?
Furosemide is a chlorobenzoic acid that is 4-chlorobenzoic acid substituted by a (furan-2-ylmethyl)amino and a sulfamoyl group at position 2 and 5 respectively. It is a diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It has a role as a xenobiotic, an environmental contaminant and a loop diuretic.
How is furosemide used in the treatment of oedema?
A diuretic helps reduce the amount of excess fluid in the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. Furosemide (frusemide) is used to treat swelling of the ankles, feet, legs or even the brain or lungs. This swelling is called oedema and can occur in some heart, lung, liver or kidney conditions.