FDA has approved the new furosemide injection for treating edema in adults with chronic heart failure .
Lasix ONYU was developed to enable subcutaneous infusion of furosemide outside the healthcare setting for selected patients, as prescribed by a clinician without the need for a healthcare professional to administer the drug.
About 6.7 million Americans suffer from heart failure, with the prevalence expected to rise to 8.7 million by 2030. Heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalizations for individuals aged 65 and older with approximately 1.2 million hospitalizations per year.
Lasix ONYU consists of a novel high-concentration formulation of furosemide combined with a state-of-the-art small Infusor for treatment at home. The innovative design includes a reusable unit that ca