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Furosemide (lasix)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Class | sulfa-amide type loop diuretic |
| MOA | stops the absorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal tubule and loop of henle |
| MOA | cause rapid diuresis in 15-20 minutes |
| MOA | causes venodilation-within 5 min (reduces preload) |
| MOA | decreases renal vascular resistance=increased renal blood flow |
| MOA | excretes Na,Ca,K,Mg,Cl,HCO3,HPO4 |
| Indication | Edema due to-CHF,cirrosis of liver,renal disease |
| Idication | Cerebral edema |
| Indication | Hypertensice emergencies |
| Contra | Pregnancy |
| Contra | Hypotension |
| COntra | Electrolyte depletion |
| COntra | Hypovolemia/dehydration |
| Contra | Hypersensitivity to sulfa drugs |
| Contra | Anuria (inhability to urinate) |
| How supplied | 10mg/ml in 2,4,8 ml ampules or 10mg/ml in 10ml vial |
| DOsage | 20-40 mg SIVP over 1-2 mins 0.5-1mg/kg if no responce 2nd dose 2mg/kg repeat in 1-2 hrs |