Furosemide became an FDA-approved medicine on July 1, 1966, and is available as tablets (Lasix), oral liquid, injection, and intravenous solution
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If the cause is pneumonia, a doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection, which may also cause the fluid to go
It is important to follow your treatment plan carefully until you are fully recovered
This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen
Pneumonia is an acute lung infection in which the alveolar sacs become inflamed, filling with fluid or pus
Lasix is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt
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Fluid infusion is vital for treating pneumonia, but fluid infusion also adds to fluid
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved furosemide to treat conditions with volume overload and edema
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Lasix and have Pneumonia
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The most common cause of pneumonia is a viral infection of the lower respiratory tract
Stressful environments such as overcrowding, overfeeding, and dirty pens or spaces
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They are receiving scheduled furosemide (Lasix®) and IV antibiotics
Furosemide is the most common diuretic used for this purpose in dogs In goats, the most common bacteria that cause pneumonia are Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella motocida
Identification of the specific organisms involved in disease, appropriate use of antibiotics and adjunct Pneumonia is one of the two main killers of goats (the other being a heavy wormload)
It contains the active ingredient furosemide which works by inhibiting the re-uptake of electrolytes, salt and fluid in the kidneys increasing the rate of urination while promoting the release of potassium
Weights should be monitored daily along with intake/output for assessment of the fluid status and management of the patient
Pneumonia is a common end-of-life complication in many progressive chronic diseases (including dementia, malignant tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, respiratory system and rheumatism)
These people tend to be female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Aspirin, and have Multiple myeloma Cats with a poor appetite and signs of dehydration may be more likely to experience these effects
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
With pneumonia, sometimes the infection and inflammation may spread out from the lungs to reach the inner lining