Spironolactone among many other diuretics happens to be the medication of choice when it comes to treating ascites caused by cirrhosis in the early stages
By increasing urine output, it can help to remove waste products and toxins from the body, improving kidney function
Furosemide affects parts of the kidneys—the loop of Henle and nearby tubules—that reabsorb water and salt from the
Removal of excess extracellular fluid with diuretics to treat peripheral and/or pulmonary edema is one of the mainstays of volume management
In advanced liver disease, renal perfusion becomes progressively more compromised and sodium reabsorption from the proximal renal tubule becomes a more important factor, at which point combination therapy with spironolactone and a loop diuretic might be required
Detailed Furosemide dosage information for adults and children
Treatment for anasarca due to cirrhosis can begin with spironolactone alone or a combination of spironolactone and a loop diuretic like furosemide
May be used in addition to other medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure
FDA-approved indications include glaucoma, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, congestive heart failure, altitude sickness, periodic paralysis, and
Pharmacology Indication
This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen
It has had many trade names including Discoid, Frusemide, Lasix and Uremide