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What Is Furosemide Used For?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Question: what is furosemide and what is it used to treat?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Diuretic

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

Furosemide is a diuretic and is used for improving urination as well as for kidney and cardiac issues when person is in fluid overload.

It is also used in renal failure, hyperkalemia.

These are the most common uses of this drug.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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What Is Furosemide Used For?

Brief Answer: Diuretic Detailed Answer: Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Furosemide is a diuretic and is used for improving urination as well as for kidney and cardiac issues when person is in fluid overload. It is also used in renal failure, hyperkalemia. These are the most common uses of this drug. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD