Lasix
® (
furosemide) is a prescription medicine that is used as a diuretic for
high blood pressure and fluid retention. It is part of a class of medicines known as diuretics.
The brand-name drug is made by sanofi-aventis U.S., LLC.
Generic Lasix is made by several manufacturers.
Specific uses of Lasix include:
(Click Lasix Uses for more information on what the medication is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
Lasix is a diuretic, which is commonly referred to as a "water pill.
" Specifically, it is known as a "loop diuretic," named after the part of the kidneys that it affects (the loop of Henle). It works by increasing the amount of salt and water the kidneys remove from the blood. This extra salt and water is passed out through the urine. By increasing the amount of water removed from the blood, Lasix causes a decrease in blood volume. Because of this effect, the medication can
lower blood pressure and can also help with water retention.
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