Furosemide Flashcards
1
Q
Class of furosemide
A
Loop diuretic
2
Q
How does furosemide reduce osmotic gradient for water reabsorption at loop of Henle
A
Binds to Cl- symporter which prevents the transport of Na from LoH
3
Q
Indications of furosemide
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- p oedema
- CHF
- resistant hptn
4
Q
Contraindications of furosemide (4)
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- Anuria
- severe hyponatraemia
- comatose
- liver cirrhosis
5
Q
GI side effects of furosemide
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Electrolyte & metabolic disturbances
6
Q
Toxicities that can be caused by furosemide
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- ototoxicity
- nephrotoxicity
- hepatic encephalopathy
7
Q
Cardiac drug that can cause toxicity if taken with furosemide
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Digoxin
8
Q
Which type of hypertension should furosemide NOT be taken in
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GI hptn
