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lasix

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. furosemide, Lasixnoun

    commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema

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  1. Lasixnoun

    A brand of the drug furosemide.

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  1. lasix

    Furosemide is a loop diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease. It may also be used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken by injection into a vein or by mouth. When taken by mouth, it typically begins working within an hour, while intravenously, it typically begins working within five minutes.Common side effects include feeling lightheaded while standing, ringing in the ears, and sensitivity to light. Potentially serious side effects include electrolyte abnormalities, low blood pressure, and hearing loss. Blood tests are recommended regularly for those on treatment. Furosemide is a type of loop diuretic that works by decreasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys. Common side effects of furosemide injection include hypokalemia (low potassium level), hypotension (low blood pressure), and dizziness.Furosemide was patented in 1959 and approved for medical use in 1964. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. In the United States, it is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the nineteenth most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 26 million prescriptions. In 2020/21 it was the twentieth most prescribed medication in England. It is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned drug list due to concerns that it may mask other drugs. It has also been used in race horses for the treatment and prevention of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.

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  1. lasix

    Lasix is a brand name for the drug Furosemide. It is a diuretic medication that is primarily used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It works by helping the kidneys to eliminate excessive amounts of water and salt from the body through urination.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lasix in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lasix in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of lasix in a Sentence

  1. Shawn Smeallie:

    It's a performance enhancer, the fact is that only 5 % of horses need Lasix to run and 95 % of them take it. The reason is that you don't want to run against a horse that's taking Lasix because they have a 30 pound weight advantage.

  2. John Sadler:

    I’ve had some older horses and I have to say no more stakes for them, they’re got to run in easier races. They weren’t capable of running without Lasix.

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