Furosemide

Question 1

Furosemide Trade Name?

Answer 1

Lasix

Question 2

Furosemide Classification?

Answer 2

Loop diuretic

Question 3

Furosemide Mechanism?

Answer 3

inhibits tubular reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules and the thick ascending loop of Henle by inhibiting the sodium-chloride cotransport system resulting in excessive excretion of water along with sodium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium.
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Question 4

Furosemide Indications?

Answer 4

CHF and pulmonary edema caused by hypervolemia

Question 5

Furosemide Contraindications?

Answer 5

-Hypersensitivity
-Hypovolemia
-Anuria
-Electrolyte deficiencies, most notably hypokalemia

Question 6

Furosemide Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

-Hypotension
-Electrolyte deficiencies
-Nausea/vomiting
-Diarrhea
-Muscle cramps
-Metabolic alkalosis

Question 7

Furosemide Adult Dose?

Answer 7

40 mg or twice the patients prescribed daily dose, max 80 mg slow IVP

Question 8

Furosemide Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

Not Recommended

Question 9

Furosemide Onset of Action?

Answer 9

5 minutes

Question 10

Furosemide Duration of Action?

Answer 10

4-6 hours

Question 11

Furosemide Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

600mg

Question 12

Furosemide Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO/PO

Question 13

Furosemide How Supplied?

Answer 13

10mg/mL vial & solution