Definition

Noun: - A potent diuretic medication. Its primary function is to increase the production of urine by the kidneys, helping the body eliminate excess water and salt. It is commonly prescribed to treat conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema (swelling caused by fluid retention). "Lasix" is a well-known brand name for the drug furosemide.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Lasix to manage the patient's edema.
  • Patients on Lasix are often advised to monitor their potassium levels.
  • Lasix is effective in reducing fluid overload in heart failure.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Lasix": To be taking Lasix as a prescribed medication.
  • She has been on Lasix for her hypertension for several years.
• "Lasix therapy": Refers to a treatment regimen involving the administration of Lasix.
  • The patient responded well to the initial Lasix therapy.

Variants and Related Words

• Furosemide (n): The generic, non-brand name for the drug Lasix.
  • The pharmacy dispensed the generic furosemide instead of the brand-name Lasix.
• Diuretic (n): The general class of drugs to which Lasix belongs; substances that promote diuresis (increased urine production).
  • Lasix is a loop diuretic, a specific type of potent diuretic.

Synonyms

• Furosemide: The direct generic equivalent.
• Loop diuretic: A class synonym, describing its mechanism of action in the kidney.

Related Phrases

• "administer Lasix": To give a dose of Lasix.
  • The nurse will administer Lasix intravenously.
• "Lasix dose": Refers to the specific amount of the medication prescribed.
  • The doctor adjusted the Lasix dose based on the patient's response.

Noun

1. commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema