furosemide
noun
fu·ro·se·mide fyu̇-ˈrō-sə-ˌmīd 
: a powerful diuretic C12H11ClN2O5S used especially to treat edema and hypertension
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lasix, also known as furosemide, an anti-bleeding medication, is used by veterinarians in horse racing to prevent respiratory bleeding in horses that are running at high speed. 
Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal, 3 May 2022 Some, especially the thiazide class (including HCTZ and chlorthalidone) and loop diuretics (such as furosemide), can cause potassium loss, while others, such as triamterene and spironolactone, raise the serum potassium level. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Apr. 2022 Spironolactone and furosemide generally have minimal effects on blood sugar. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Jan. 2022 Finally, very high doses (usually 80 mg or more) of furosemide can increase thyroxine levels of the blood. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 26 June 2021 Lasix, or furosemide, is used to prevent respiratory bleeding—blood entering a horse’s lungs during physical activity. Jim Chairusmi, WSJ, 1 May 2021 Kentucky began a partial elimination of race-day Lasix, the trade name for furosemide, with 2-year-old races in 2020. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 21 Apr. 2021 That time, Cano was caught using furosemide, a diuretic better known as Lasix, which is frequently used as a masking agent for performance-enhancing drugs. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2020 Cano served an 80-game suspension in 2018, his final year with the Seattle Mariners, after testing positive for furosemide, a diuretic that can act as a masking agent when used in conjunction with performance-enhancing drugs. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2020 See More
Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal, 3 May 2022 Some, especially the thiazide class (including HCTZ and chlorthalidone) and loop diuretics (such as furosemide), can cause potassium loss, while others, such as triamterene and spironolactone, raise the serum potassium level. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Apr. 2022 Spironolactone and furosemide generally have minimal effects on blood sugar. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Jan. 2022 Finally, very high doses (usually 80 mg or more) of furosemide can increase thyroxine levels of the blood. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 26 June 2021 Lasix, or furosemide, is used to prevent respiratory bleeding—blood entering a horse’s lungs during physical activity. Jim Chairusmi, WSJ, 1 May 2021 Kentucky began a partial elimination of race-day Lasix, the trade name for furosemide, with 2-year-old races in 2020. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 21 Apr. 2021 That time, Cano was caught using furosemide, a diuretic better known as Lasix, which is frequently used as a masking agent for performance-enhancing drugs. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2020 Cano served an 80-game suspension in 2018, his final year with the Seattle Mariners, after testing positive for furosemide, a diuretic that can act as a masking agent when used in conjunction with performance-enhancing drugs. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
furfural + -o- + sulf- + -emide, probably alteration of amide
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
furosemide
noun
fu·ro·se·mide fyu̇-ˈrō-sə-ˌmīd
: a powerful diuretic C12H11CIN2O5S used especially to treat edema
called also frusemide, fursemide
see lasix