Furosemide (Noun)
Meaning
Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed furosemide to help reduce the swelling in the patient's legs caused by congestive heart failure.
- Furosemide is a powerful diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema in patients with kidney disease.
- The nurse administered a dose of furosemide to the patient to help relieve the fluid buildup in their lungs.
- The medication furosemide is often used to treat high blood pressure by removing excess fluid from the body.
- The patient was given a prescription for furosemide to help manage the edema caused by her liver disease.