Furosemide
- Other Names:
- Lasix, Furosemid, Diurmessel, Diurapid, Furo-Puren
- Use:
- Furosemide (50 mg/ml) is used for the treatment of edema (pulmonary congestion, ascites) associated with cardiac insufficiency, and acute noninflammatory tissue edema in horses.
It has also been used in Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses to help decrease the incidents and severity of EIPH episodes.
Dosage: 0.5-2.0 mg/kg, IV or IM, q12-24h
