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Furosemide
Synonym(s): Frusemide, Lasix, Dimazon, Frusecare, Frusol, Frusedale, Disal, Furotabs, Furoject, Furocot
Introduction
Name
- Furosemide.
Class of drug
- Loop diuretic.
Description
Chemical name
- 4-chloro-N-[2-furylmethyl]-5-sulfa-moylanthranilic acid.
Molecular formula
- C12H11ClN2O5S.
Molecular weight
- 330.74.
Physical properties
- Odorless, practically tasteless, white to slightly yellow, fine, crystalline powder.
- Practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol and freely soluble in alkaline hydroxides.
Storage requirements
- Tablets: store in light-resistant, well-closed containers at room temperature.
- Oral solution: room temperature and protected from light and freezing.
- Injection: room temperature. A precipitate may form if the injection is refrigerated, but will resolve when warmed (it does not alter potency).
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Watson M (2011) Furosemide. J Exotic Pet Med 20 (1), 60-63 ExoticPetMed.
Other sources of information
- Meredith A (2015) Ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. Part B: Exotic Pets. 9th edn. BSAVA, UK. pp 338.
- Plumb D (2015) Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook. 8th edn. Wiley-Blackwell. pp 1296.
- Carpenter J W & Marion C J (2013) Exotic Animal Formulary. 4th edn. Saunders, USA.
- Mayer J & Donnelly T M (2013) Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets. Elsevier, USA. pp 752.
- McArthur S, Wilkinson R, Meyer J (2004) Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles. Blackwell Publishing, UK. pp 579.
- Girling S J & Raiti P (2004) BSAVA Manual of Reptiles. BSAVA, UK. pp 383.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.