Category
Furosemide
CAS Number
54-31-9
Molecular Formula
C12H11ClN2O5S
Molecular Weight
330.74 g/mol
Synonym

5-(Aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-2-[(2-furanyl-methyl)amino]benzoic Acid; 5-(Aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-2-[(2-furanylmethyl)amino]benzoic Acid; Anthranilic acid, 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoyl-; 2-Furfurylamino-4-chloro-5-sulfamoylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic Acid, 5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-2-[(2-furanylmethyl)amino]-; 4-Chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic Acid (USP);  4-Chloro-2-[(furan-2-ylmethyl) amino]- 5-sulphamoylbenzoic acid; 

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Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to treat edema associated with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disorders, as well as hypertension. It works by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle, promoting the excretion of water, sodium, and potassium.