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What is the medication class for furosemide
loop diuretic
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What are the indications for loop diuretics
- pulmonary edema
- HTN
- ^ renal calcium excreation
- HF
- renal failure
- cirrhosis
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What are the contraindications for furosemide
- allergy
- hepatic coma
- severe electrolyte loss
- Allergy to sulfonamide(still used, just be aware)
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What are the adverse side effects of fuerosemide
- CNS-dizzy, HA, tinnitus, blurred vision
- GI- N&V, diarrhea
- Hematologic- agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia
- Metabolic- hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia
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What are the routes for fuerosemide
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What is the brand name for furosemide
Lasix
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Furosemide Interactions
- Aminoglycosides
- Vanco
- Corticosteroids
- Digoxin
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
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Furosemide dose
- PO 20-80mg/day
- IM/IV 20-40mg/dose Max of 600mg/day
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