Furosemide Flashcards
1
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Furosemide Class
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Diuretic: Loop Diuretic
2
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Furosemide Presentation
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Ampoule 10mg per mL
2ml, 5ml, 25ml Ampoule
3
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Furosemide Administration
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Intravenous (IV)
4
Q
Furosemide Indication
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Pulmonary Oedema
5
Q
Furosemide Contraindications
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Pregnancy
Known Hypokalaemia
KSAR
6
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Furosemide Dosage
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Adult: 40mg IV
Paed: not indicated
7
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Furosemide Side Effects
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Headache Dizziness Hypotension Arrhythmias Transient deafness - usually associated with rapin administration Diarrhoea Nausea Vomiting Electrolyte Imbalance
8
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Furosemide Additional Info
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Furosemide should be protected from light
SPC recommends administration at 4mg/min IV
