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Instance: Furosemide

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CanImprove  
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Cui C0016860
Definition A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.
DespiteReceivingTreatment  
DoNotUseWithMedicationGroup  
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Improves  
Incrementsmgday  
InitiatingDose 20-40 mg o.d.
MaintenanceDose  
MaximumRecommendedDailyDose 250-500 mg
MeanDailyDose  
RelevantSignOrSymptom  
SideEffect Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hyponatremia
Synonyms  
TargetDose 40-240 mg o.d.
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UsedTogetherWithMedication  
UsedWithMedicationGroup  
UseWhenExistsIntoleranceOf  
UseWithTest  

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