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Furosemide Trade Name
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-Lasix
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Furosemide Classification
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-Loop Diuretic
-inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, resulting in an increase in the urnary excretion of sodium, chloride and water >>> profound diuresis -Increases excretion of potassium, hydrogen, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, ammonium and phosphate -Venodilation increases venous capacitance and decreases preload (venous return) |
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Furosemide Indications
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-Adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema (Systolic BP>90-100) without signs and symptoms of shock
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Furosemide Dosing
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-0.5 to 1 mg/kg
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Furosemide Precautions
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-Don't exceed recommended rate of admin
-Administer cautiously with: 1. diabetes mellitus 2. dehydration 3. severe renal disease 4. sensitivity to thiazide |
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Furosemide Contraindications
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-Hypersensitivity to furosemide
-Hypovolemia -severe electrolyte delpetion -Hypotension -Anuria |
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Furosemide Special Considerations
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-Can cause excessive fluid loss and dehydration, resulting in hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalance
-Use less than 0.5mg/kg for new onset acute Pulmonary edema without hypovolemia -Use 1mg/kg for acute or chronic volume overload, renal insufficiency |
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Furosemide Onset / Duration
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-Venodilation: <5 minutes; diuresis within 5 minutes
-peak effect within 1/2 hour. Half life 1/2 to 1 hour Venodilation: 2 < hours; diuretic effect about 2 hours |