Furosemide - Lasix - Furamide - Furix - Frusol Analysis
Laboratory analysis of drugs to certify the presence of Furosemide and measure the quantity of Furosemide.
The level of uncertainty of the Furosemide content analysis depends on the declination selected (Standard <20%, Precise <10% or Regulatory <5%).
Follow the instructions to send your medication to our laboratory for analysis.
Results within 15 working days of receipt of sample.
Furosemide is a drug used to treat hypertension, edema of cardiac, hepatic or renal origin, and certain cases of acute fluid overload.
Furosemide is the active ingredient in Lasix, marketed by the Sanofi laboratory.
Consuming medicines ordered from dubious or illegal websites can be hazardous to your health. It is essential to check that the online pharmacy is serious and has all the necessary authorizations.
If you have any doubts about the origin of the drug, you should carry out an analysis to certify the presence of the active ingredient and check that its dosage in the drug complies with the indicated content.
Analysis
Furosemide is analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled with UV-Visible spectrophotometric detection (HPLC-UV Visible).
Chemical name
- Chemical Name: 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid
- Chemical Formula: C12H11ClN2O5S
- CAS number: 54-31-9
Therapeutic class
- Therapeutic class: loop diuretic.
Description of Therapeutic Effects
Furosemide is used for :
- Treatment of edema of cardiac, hepatic or renal origin, by promoting elimination of excess fluid from tissues.
- Reduction of arterial hypertension, by lowering blood volume.
- Management of acute fluid overload, notably in cases of acute cardiac or renal failure.
Mechanism of action :
- Furosemide inhibits sodium and chlorine reabsorption in the ascending branch of the loop of Henle in the kidney. This leads to increased excretion of sodium, chlorine, potassium and water, reducing blood volume and edema.
Trade names
- Lasix (Sanofi)
- Furamide
- Furix
- Frusol
- Generics available under various names.
Main Manufacturers
- Sanofi: Main producer of Lasix.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals: Supplier of generic formulations.
- Mylan: Manufacturer of generics.
- Novartis: Producer for certain markets.
- Cipla: Supplier in emerging countries.
Specific References
Your drug is analyzed by our expert pharmaceutical analysis laboratory.
The drug to be analyzed must be sent in at least 3 copies in its original packaging (box or vial + blister pack) in order to have all the information.
The drug to be analyzed must be sufficiently protected to avoid any deterioration or damage during transport.
The drug to be analyzed must be accompanied by the completed analysis form.
Documents to download:
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- Under-dosage of the active ingredient
- Over-dosage of the active ingredient
- Toxic synthetic or degradation impurities
- Presence of another active ingredient
- Toxic excipients
- Presence of toxic residual solvents
- ...
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