2006-12-20 15:27:51 · 7 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Lasix is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid (water) from the body. These conditions include congestive heart failure (fluid backing up into the lungs from ineffective heart pumping), cirrhosis of the liver, and sometimes, kidney disease. When used to treat moderate high blood pressure, Lasix is often effective alone. With more severe high blood pressure it is used in combination with other high blood pressure medications.
Diuretics in general help your body produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure by removing fluid. Lasix is classified as a "loop diuretic" because it works in the Loop of Henle in the kidneys. One bad side effect, as someone else said, is that Lasix causes you to lose potassium in the process. This has to be monitored and can often times be treated with diet, however many people require potassium supplements.
As a side note, a non-human use for Lasix is the prevention, or at least reduction, of the incidence of bleeding through the nose by horses during races. Some states allow its use for all racehorses; some allow it only for confirmed "bleeders."
2006-12-21 11:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by rnrayunretired 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lasix is a very stroing diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema.
it is very important while taking lasix to keep record of yur blood electrolyte levels as lasix causes kidneys to not save potassium, much needed by the heart.
do not take lasix unless your physician has prescribed it and then do not hesitate to use the medecine---under doctors guidance
2006-12-20 19:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lasix is a diuretic. It is used for things like edema. If you tend to retain fluid, lasix or another diuretic will be prescribed.
2006-12-20 21:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by zimmiesgrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lasix is a diueretic, so it is most generally prescribed for water retention.
2006-12-20 15:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by justinz_1fan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a diuretic used in the treatment of edema associated with CHF, liver cirrhosis, and renal disease including nephrotic syndrome. Treatment of hypertension and acute pulmonary edema.
2006-12-20 17:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by LYNN W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take the generic of this drug to reduce water retention. It is a diuretic. Mine is called furosemide.
2006-12-20 16:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS A DIURETIC FOR HYPERTENSION ( ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE)
2006-12-20 18:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Egypt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋