Cardiac Drugs- Loop Diuretics

Question 1

LD examples

Answer 1

Furosemide, bumetanide

Question 2

LD indications

Answer 2

fluid overload conditions e.g. heart failure, oedema, hypertension

Question 3

LD MOA

Answer 3

Acts on the Loop on Henle in the kidneys help put extra salt and water into your urine. This is how diuretics clear extra fluid out and bring down your blood pressure. Diuretics also help when you have too much fluid collecting because of heart failure or other medical problems.
fluid in blood->kidneys->urine
lowering fluid in blood by inhibiting the Na-K-2Cl carrier in the luminal membrane!

Question 4

LD side effects

Answer 4

Postural hypertension, gastrointestinal upset, hyponatremia, hypokalemia and dehydration

Question 5

LD cautions

Answer 5

osteoprosis patients, must monitor blood pressures, fluid status (including weight), serum electrolytes, and renal function