A powerful loop diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body by blocking sodium reabsorption in the kidneys. It's commonly used to treat heart failure, pulmonary edema, and other conditions causing fluid overload.
From 'fur-' (relating to furan, a chemical ring structure) + 'osemide', indicating it's a sulfonamide derivative. Developed in the 1960s as part of research into more potent diuretics than existing thiazide medications.
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