Regarding furosemide true statement is:: (A) Acute pulmonary edema is an indication, (B) Acts on PCT, (C) Mild diuresis, (D) Given only by parenteral route
Answer is A. Ans. (A) Acute pulmonary edema is an indication(Ref: Katzung 10/e p250)Furosemide possesses vasodilatory action which is responsible for quick relief in LVF and pulmonary edema (used i.v.). It can be used orally as well as parenterally.