LASIXÂ® (furosemide) is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is sometimes called degenerative joint disease or wear and tear arthritis. It most frequently occurs in the hands, hips, and knees. With OA, the cartilage and bones within a joint begin to break down.
Worsening MRI lesion status between the 12- and 48-month visits in higher-risk participants with no knee OA was associated with new radiographic OA in the concurrent time period and persistent symptoms in the subsequent 3-year period, Dr Sharma told Medscape Medical News.