Last update 08 Apr 2026

Furosemide

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryFurosemide is a small molecule drug that belongs to the class of NKCC2 inhibitors, which block the activity of the sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter in the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney. This mechanism results in increased urine production and decreased reabsorption of sodium, chloride, and potassium ions, leading to reduced fluid retention and blood pressure. Furosemide is indicated for the treatment of edema and hypertension, which are commonly associated with conditions such as congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and renal dysfunction. Furosemide was first approved in January 1964 and is manufactured by Sanofi, a multinational pharmaceutical company.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
2-Furfurylamino-4-chloro-5-sulfamoylbenzoic acid, 4-Chloro-5-sulfamoyl-N-furfuryl-anthranilic acid, 4-Chloro-N-(2-furylmethyl)-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid
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Target
Action
inhibitors
Mechanism
NKCC2 inhibitors(Sodium-(potassium)-chloride cotransporter 2 inhibitors)
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
Japan (01 May 1965),
Regulation-
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC12H11ClN2O5S
InChIKeyZZUFCTLCJUWOSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry54-31-9

External Link

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D00331Furosemide

R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Chronic Kidney Diseases
United States
06 Mar 2025
Nephrotic Syndrome
United States
06 Mar 2025
Chronic heart failure
United States
07 Oct 2022
Edema, Cardiac
Japan
31 Oct 2002
Heart Failure
Japan
31 Oct 2002
Acute pulmonary edema
Australia
01 Aug 1991
Brain Edema
Australia
01 Aug 1991
Oliguria
Japan
01 Sep 1981
Edema
Japan
01 May 1965
Hypertension
Japan
01 May 1965
Premenstrual Syndrome
Japan
01 May 1965
Urinary Calculi
Japan
01 May 1965
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Acute decompensated heart failurePhase 3
United States
01 Feb 2016
Volume overloadPhase 2
Netherlands
01 Dec 2014
Kidney Failure, ChronicPhase 1
Canada
01 Nov 2012
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 2
170
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Positive
12 Jan 2026
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Phase 1
-
32
Dabigatran-etexilate
(Dabigatran-etexilate (R))
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-
09 Jan 2026
(Zongertinib and dabigatran-etexilate (T))
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Phase 3
2,973
(Torsemide)
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-
16 Oct 2025
(Furosemide)
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Phase 2
70
(? 12 BAN-ADHF, Furoscix)
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-
16 Jul 2025
(<= 11 BAN-ADHF, Furoscix)
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Phase 4
21
(Furosemide (Lasix) Alone)
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-
09 May 2025
Albumin Human+Furosemide Injection
(Combination of Furosemide (Lasix) and Albumin)
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Phase 3
47
(Furosemide)
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-
15 Oct 2024
(Torsemide)
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Not Applicable
8
(Arm1- Furosemide and Hydrochlorothiazide Then Furosemide + Metolazone)
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-
10 Oct 2024
(Arm2-Furosemide and Metolazone Then Furosemide and Hydrochlorothiazide)
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Phase 1
-
-
SCP-111 Autoinjector
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Positive
12 Aug 2024
Phase 3
2,570
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Negative
15 May 2024
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Not Applicable
-
(Progression)
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-
01 May 2024
(Stable/Improved)
bulsvnfnkt(yhhnatnkvc) = lfeokaeikh zcavgxmokg (xtjjpbccuh, -67% - -6.0%)
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