Additional information
| Water Retention | Reduces water retention |
|---|---|
| Hepatotoxicity | Low risk of hepatotoxicity |
| Lab Test | Can be detected in urine tests |
| Strength | 100 mg |
| Also known as | Frusemide (especially in some European countries) |
| Blood pressure | Lowers blood pressure |
| Trade name | Lasix, among others |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture |
| Chemical name | 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid |
| Formula | C12H11ClN2O5S |
| Substance class | Loop diuretic |
| Main action | Inhibits the Na+/K+/2Cl- symporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle |
| Half-life | Approximately 2 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | Typically, 20 to 80 mg per day, adjusted according to response |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable as usage for performance enhancement is not recommended |
| Effects | Increases urinary output, reduces blood pressure, decreases fluid retention |
| Side effects | Dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia, dizziness, hypotension |
| Use in sports | Primarily as a masking agent to hide the presence of other banned substances |
| Manufacturer | Pharmaceutical |
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