NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
May 1982
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
FUROSEMIDE (furosemide) by Pfizer is henle. First approved in 1982.
Drug data last refreshed 3h ago · AI intelligence enriched 5d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Furosemide is a loop diuretic administered via injection that works by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, resulting in potent diuresis. It is used to treat fluid overload conditions associated with congestive heart failure, renal disease, and hepatic cirrhosis. The mechanism is independent of carbonic anhydrase or aldosterone inhibition, providing unique efficacy in acute settings.
LOE Approaching
As an older injectable diuretic approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), the brand team likely focuses on hospital formulary positioning and cost defense rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
Henle. The high degree of efficacy is largely due to this unique site of action. The action on the distal tubule is independent of any inhibitory effect on carbonic anhydrase and aldosterone.
Pharmacologic Class:
Loop Diuretic
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Bumetanide vs. Furosemide in Cirrhosis
Started Jun 2026
500 enrolled
Cirrhosis
A Clinical Study of the Effect of MK-2828 on Rosuvastatin or Furosemide in Healthy People (MK-2828-005)
Started Mar 2026
41 enrolled
Healthy
Study to Compare Bioavailability and Pharmacokinetics of a Novel Furosemide Regimen Administered Subcutaneously Versus the Same Dose (80 mg) Administered Intravenously in Healthy Volunteers
Started Feb 2026
16 enrolled
Healthy
A Study in Healthy Men to Test Whether Zongertinib Influences the Amount of 4 Other Medicines (Dabigatran, Rosuvastatin, Metformin, and Furosemide) in the Blood
Started Aug 2024
32 enrolled
Healthy
A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of AZD4144 as Well as the Impact of AZD4144 on the Pharmacokinetics of Rosuvastatin and Furosemide in Healthy Participants
Started Jul 2024
91 enrolled
Healthy Participants
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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