Lasix
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- noun
- /ˈleɪsɪks/
- Specialized
- If Lasix is to be continued, it must be administered by the state vet.
- Lasix, a diuretic
- Lasix IV
- Lasix: 80 mg
Examples
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In Belle's dog lot, Hardy discovers four pills inside her bowl: two Elavil, a Lasix, and an aspirin.
Fiction book (1998) -
I got some Lasix from the clinic.
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Though he is now on Lasix, his lungs are still filled with water.
Academic text (2003) -
His owners have expressed concerns about the lack of Lasix in the Breeders' Cup, but Shanghai Bobby will run in California.
Blog text (13) -
We've given the Lasix bolus, and the output is limited.
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The doctor prescribed Lasix to help reduce the patient's swelling.
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After receiving Lasix, the patient noticed a significant decrease in fluid retention.
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In emergency situations, Lasix can quickly alleviate symptoms of heart failure.
Synonyms
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A medicine that makes the body pass more urine to lower blood pressure and remove extra fluid
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lasix is a brand name created for the drug furosemide, so it is an invented name made by the drug company rather than an old word. It labels a medicine that helps the body 'remove' extra water by making you pee more, so Lasix is used to reduce swelling and lower blood pressure.