FUROSCIX
Peakfurosemide injection 80 mg/ 10 ml
NDASUBCUTANEOUSSOLUTION
Approved
Oct 2022
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FUROSCIX (furosemide injection 80 mg/ 10 ml) is 12. Approved for edema in pediatric patients weighing 43 kg, above, chronic kidney disease and 1 more indications. First approved in 2022.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FUROSCIX is a subcutaneous furosemide injection (80 mg/10 mL) approved in October 2022 for treating edema in pediatric patients weighing ≥43 kg and adults with chronic kidney disease including nephrotic syndrome. As a loop diuretic, it works by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the proximal and distal tubules and loop of Henle, producing diuresis and natriuresis. The subcutaneous formulation offers an alternative to intravenous bolus dosing, with comparable efficacy and a duration of effect up to 8 hours, positioning it as a convenience-focused option for heart failure and kidney disease management.
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7.9 years to LOEMechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Furosemide primarily inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules and in the loop of Henle. The high degree of diuresis is largely due to the unique site of action. The action on the distal tubule is independent of any inhibitory…
Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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