Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Loop diuretics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2021.
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Furosemide is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
Furosemide Oral Solution Description
Each mL of Oral Solution for oral administration contains:
| Furosemide USP | 10 mg per mL or 8 mg (40 mg per 5 mL) |
Furosemide is a diuretic which is an anthranilic acid derivative. Chemically, it is 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid. Furosemide is a white to slightly yellow, crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol...
