How to Pronounce Furosemide (Lasix)
fyoor-OH-se-mide
IPA: /fjoʊɒr.ˈoʊ.sɛ.mɪdɛ/
Brand name: Lasix
fyoor
OH
se
mide
Furosemide is pronounced fyoor-OH-se-mide
How do you pronounce Furosemide?
Furosemide is pronounced “fyoor-OH-se-mide”. It has 4 syllables: fyoor ‑ oh ‑ se ‑ mide. The stress falls on the second syllable, “oh”.
How many syllables are in Furosemide?
Furosemide has 4 syllables: fyoor ‑ oh ‑ se ‑ mide.
What does Furosemide mean?
Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to treat acute pulmonary edema, heart failure decompensation, and fluid overload. It works by inhibiting the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in the loop of Henle.
Word Parts
suffix
-semide
loop diuretic
Common Mispronunciations
Very commonly mispronounced "fur-oh-SEH-mide" — stress on OH: fyoor-OH-se-mide
Where You'll Encounter This
Acute edema, HF decompensation
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