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Furosemide is a loop diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to Heart failure, liver scarring or Kidney disease. It may also be used for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. It can be taken by injection into a vein or by mouth. When taken by mouth, it typically begins working within an hour, while intravenously it typically begins working within five minutes. It is often viewed as a first line agent in most people with edema caused by Congestive Heart Failure because of its Anti-Vasoconstrictor and Diuretic effects. It can also cause kidney damage; this is mainly by loss of excessive fluid (i.e. dehydration) and is usually reversible. Furosemide is a type of loop diuretic that works by decreasing the reabsorption of water by kidneys. Furosemide is also used for liver cirrhosis, kidney impairment, in adjunct therapy for swelling of the lungs where rapid diuresis is required (IV injection) and in the management of severe hypercalcemia in combination with adequate rehydration. We present a case report of a 47 years old male, admitted in the hospital in ICU with complaints of Dyspnea, orthopnea, and decreased sleep. The patient also had a complaint of chest pain and abdomen fullness with pain. The Patient was diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. He was treated with Diuretics (furosemide) after which he was diagnosed with Acute Kidney Injury. From this case study it can be concluded that long term usage of diuretics or diuretics prescribed at higher dosages may lead to permanent kidney damage.