Furosemide is a generic drug prescribed for high blood pressure and edema. It belongs to the diuretic drug class. Diuretics, also called water pills, work by helping the body get rid of excess ...

The average dose of Lasix was 1,120 mg over a 24 hour period ... the use of calcitonin (4 U/kg SQ), with a reduction in serum calcium seen in as little as 2 hours after administration.