Furosemide Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation of the drug
A
- Ampoules
50mg/5ml
40mg/2ml - Pre filled syringe
80mg
2
Q
Why would you prescribe this drug
A
- Pulmonary oedema secondary to LVF
3
Q
Typical dose
A
IV Slowly over 2mins
50mg/5ml
4
Q
Pharmacodynamics
A
- Inhibits reabsorption of electrolytes back into the blood stream
- Reduction of circulating blood volume with the excretion of electrolytes in urine
- Fluid is further drawn in from cellular tissues thus further reducing tissue oedema
5
Q
Pharmacokinetics
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- Iv absorption
- Widely distributed
- Metabolised hepatic ally
- Excreted renally
6
Q
Side effects
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- Hypotension
- Gastro intestional disturbances
7
Q
Introdiuction
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- Diurectic, which increases the volume of water produced by the kidney
