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Furosemide Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Furix, Lasix
Generic Name: Furosemide
What is Furosemide?
Furosemide is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
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Reasons Taken
20 patients in the community are taking or have taken Furosemide.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | 75% |
| General health | 3 | 15% |
| pedal edema | 1 | 5% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | 5% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Furosemide.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Furosemide or how long patients were taking Furosemide before stopping.
