Furosemide Flashcards
1
Q
Furosemide trade name
A
Lasix
2
Q
Furosemide class
A
Loop Diuretic
3
Q
Furosemide MOA
A
Potent loop diuretic that inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in kidneys. also causes venous dilation promoting a reduce in preload and decreasing cardiac workload.
4
Q
Furosemide indications
A
CHF and pulmonary edema caused by hypervolemia
5
Q
Furosemide contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
Hypovolemia
Anuria
Electrolyte deficiencies/ hyopkalemia
6
Q
Furosemide side effects
A
Hypotension
Electrolyte deficiencies
Nausea/vomiting
Diarrhea
Muscle cramps
Metabolic alkalosis
7
Q
Furosemide dose
A
Adult 40mg or twice the patients prescribed daily dose, max 80 mg
Ped- not recommend
8
Q
Furosemide onset/ duration
A
Onset -5 min
Duration 4-6 hours
