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Loop diuretic |
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Mech |
Blocks reabsorption of Na and Cl in kidney causing increased diuresis. Venodilator |
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Pharmacokinetics |
Onset: venous dilation 5 mins Diuresis 5-15 mins |
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Indications |
Pulmonary edema, hypertensive crisis,Hyperkalemia (controversial) - Furosemide is sometimes given in the management of hyperkalemia to increase potassium excretion from the body. However many ED physicians discourage prehospital use of furosemide in this way preferring to use resin exchangers and/or dialysis. As always, follow your protocols. |
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Contra |
Hypovolemia Hypotension Pregnancy |
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Precautions |
Do not give to patients suspected of pneumonia; hypersensitivity to sulfa drugs |
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Side effexts |
Hypotension, potassium depletion, muscle cramps |
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Interaxtions |
May increase digitalis toxicity secondary to hyperkalemia |
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Dosage |
20-80 mg IV/IM (Varies greatly by protocol, generally don’t administer an initial dose of more than 20 mg to a patient who does not take furosemide |
