furosemide

furosemide /fu·ro·sem·ide/ (fu-ro´se-mid) a loop diuretic used in the treatment of edema and hypertension.

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fu·ro·se·mide (fy-rs-md)

n.

A white to yellow crystalline powder used as a diuretic.

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furosemide

(fyrō´smīd),
n brand names: Lasix, Lasix Special;
drug class: loop diuretic;
action: acts on loop of Henle to decrease reabsorption of chloride and sodium and resultant diuresis;
uses: pulmonary edema, edema in CHF, liver disease, ascites, hypertension.

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furosemide, frusemide

a diuretic that acts by blocking reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending loop of Henle.