Furosemide Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drug is Furosemide?
A
Loop diuretic
2
Q
What does Furosemide do (mechanism)
A
Blocks Na / K / Cl / H20 absorption
3
Q
What 3 conditions can furosemide be given for
A
HTN
HF
Oedema
4
Q
what are 3 contraindications of furosemide
A
Anuria
hyponatraemia // Kaelaemia
Renal failure
5
Q
What drug does furosemide interact with
A
Aspirin
**AScending loop
6
Q
what side effect can come about from taking furosemide?
A
orthostatic hypotension
