General description of Furosemide: Furosemide, also known by the brand name Lasix, is a widely prescribed diuretic medication utilized to manage conditions of fluid retention, or edema, in the body. This drug belongs to a class of medications called loop diuretics, which work by increasing the elimination of excess fluid and salt through urine production. Commonly prescribed by healthcare providers for patients with congestive heart failure, kidney disorders, or liver disease, Furosemide helps to reduce …