Furosemide

A loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. It is most commonly marketed by Sanofi-Aventis under the brand name Lasix It has also been used to prevent Thoroughbred and Standardbred race horses from bleeding through the nose during races

Medical uses
Furosemide is primarily used for the treatment of two conditions: [|hypertension] and [|edema]. [|[1]] It is the first line agent in most people with edema due to [|congestive heart failure]. [|[1]] It is also sometimes used in the management of severe [|hypercalcemia] in combination with adequate rehydration. [|[2]
 * [|Edema] associated with [|heart failure], hepatic [|cirrhosis] , [|renal impairment] , [|nephrotic syndrome]
 * [|Hypertension]
 * Adjunct in [|cerebral] / [|pulmonary edema] where rapid [|diuresis], i.e. lowering body water content by inducing urination, is required ( [|IV] injection)