Diuretics Flashcards
1
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High ceiling (Inhibitors of Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransport)(Loop diuretic)
A
Furosemide (Frusemide)
Bumetanide
Torasemide
2
Q
I.V furosemide
A
Prompt inc in systemic venous capacitance»dec left ventricular filling pressure
PG mediated action
Quick relief in LVF & pulmonary edema
3
Q
Furosemide dose
A
20-80 mg daily once in morning
Renal insufficiency-200mg 6 hrly(i.m/i.v)
Pulmonary edema-40-80mg (i.v)
LASIX=40mg tab,20mg/2ml inj
LASIX HIGH DOSE=500mg tab,250mg/25ml inj
SALINEX=40mg tablet
FRUSENEX 40= 100mg tablet
4
Q
Furosemide
A
Inc Ca2+ & Mg2+ excretion
Inc Uric acid level in blood
Inc K+ excretion
Rapid action,highly efficient-oral diuretic
Prompt onset of action» short duration
