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Furosemide
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- 1Trade namesFrusemide - Lasix - Uremide - Frusax
- 2IndicationsOedema due to heart failure, renal impairment, liver cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome
- 3ActionInhibits reabsorption of sodium & chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of henle
- 4Therapeutic effectFast-acting, short duration diuresis
- 5Absorption60% of oral dose in absorbed in GIT
- 6DistributionEasily crosses placenta and enters breastmilk
- 7Metabolism & excretionMetabolised in the liver and excreted through the kidneys (urine)
- 8half-lifetwo hours
- 9Contraindications & precautions- pregnancy
- gout
- anuria
- prostatic obstruction
- dehydration
- Allergy to sulphonamides - 10Adverse reactionsCan cause orthostatic hypotension, polyuria, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance & dehydration
- 11Nursing assessment implications- BP
- FBC
- Weight - 12Education- Take in morning/ early afternoon at latest to avoid nocturia
- take with food
- Caution about dizziness when standing
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