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loop diuretics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| loop diuretics | furosemide (lasix)<br>bumetanide(bumex),br>torsemide (demadex) |
| major action | folume depletion <br>blocks reabsorption of sodium, chloride and water in kidney |
| advantages | rapid action<br>potent<br>used when thiazides fail or patient needs rapid diuresis |
| contraindications | same as thiazides |
| effects | risk of volume and electrolyte depletion from the profound diuresis that can occur<br>fluid and electrolyte replacement maybe required |
| gerontologic considerations | same as thiazides |