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Lasix(R) is a diuretic which is an anthranilic acid derivative. Lasix tablets for oral administration contain furosemide as the active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate NF, magnesium stearate NF, starch NF, talc USP, and colloidal silicon dioxide NF. Chemically, it is 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid. Lasix is available as white tablets for oral administration in dosage strengths of 20, 40 and 80 mg. Furosemide is a white to off-white odorless crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, freely soluble in dilute alkali solutions and insoluble in dilute acids.

The Lasix is used for edema of various origins, with pulmonary edema, renal disease, some forms of hypertensive crisis, with poisoning by barbiturates and other substances, produced mainly in the urine. In some cases, furosemide is more effective than other diuretics. In addition to diuretic effect, it also expands the peripheral vessels. Is often administered with other antihypertensive agents.

Although furosemide by itself is not doping, it is used in sports medicine for the removal of prohibited substances and as a consequence, he equated with doping and is banned for use in athletes by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) In addition, in some, not power sports such as gymnastics or synchronized swimming, where principled weight athlete (athlete), furosemide is used as a means of losing weight, which is also regarded as doping.

The CAS Registry Number is 54-31-9.

The FDA approved furosemide in July 1982.

Lasix

Lasix (Furosemide) is a diuretic that is used to treat fluid accumulation, caused by heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, and nephrotic syndrome.

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