Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Furosemide (Lasix)
Eplerenone (Inspra)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Eplerenone (Inspra)
Summary of Lasix vs. Inspra
Summary for Diuretic (water pill)
Prescription only
Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic, a type of water pill. Furosemide (Lasix) is used to relieve swelling from extra fluids in children and adults. This medication can also lower blood pressure, though it's not a first-choice option for this condition. Furosemide (Lasix) comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth, typically once or twice daily. It's also available as an oral solution for people who've trouble swallowing tablets. Furosemide (Lasix) will cause you to urinate more often as a side effect, so it's best to not take this medication too close to bedtime.
Summary for Aldosterone receptor antagonist
Prescription only
Eplerenone (Inspra) is a medication that’s used to treat high blood pressure and improve survival among people with heart failure after a heart attack. It comes as an oral tablet that can be taken alone or in combination with other medications. Look out for side effects including dizziness, nausea, cough, and shortness of breath. Eplerenone (Inspra) is available as a generic tablet and also under the brand name Inspra.
Indications of Lasix vs. Inspra
Indications for
•Swelling (edema) due to heart failure, liver problems, or kidney problems