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Lasix

Lasix

13 6.8
A medicine that makes the body lose extra water to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪsɪks/
  • Specialized
: furosemida
  • If Lasix is to be continued, it must be administered by the state vet.
  • Lasix, a diuretic
  • Lasix IV
  • Lasix: 80 mg

Examples

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The doctor prescribed Lasix to help reduce the patient's swelling.

  • After receiving Lasix, the patient noticed a significant decrease in fluid retention.

  • In emergency situations, Lasix can quickly alleviate symptoms of heart failure.

Synonyms

furosemide
vsLasix
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A medicine that makes the body pass more urine to lower blood pressure and remove extra fluid

is the proprietary brand form of the same medicine

Surface Forms

Lasix singular
Lasixes plural

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.