Furosemide (Lasix)

Question 1

Furosemide (Lasix):class

Answer 1

loop diuretic

Question 2

Furosemide (Lasix):adult dose

Answer 2

0.5 - 1 mg/kg over 1-2 min, if no response, double dose to 2 mg/kg slowly over 1-2 min

Question 3

Furosemide (Lasix):pedi dose

Answer 3

1 mg/kg/dose, max total dose of 6mg/kg

Question 4

Furosemide (Lasix):drug actions

Answer 4

potent diuretic that inhibits sodium and chlorine reabsorption at the proximal and distal tubules and the ascending loop of Henle;decreases osmotic gradient

Question 5

Furosemide (Lasix):indications

Answer 5

acute pulmonary edema

Question 6

Furosemide (Lasix):precautions

Answer 6

moniter BP an ECG closely;document urine output;give after Nitro if Nitro given

Question 7

Furosemide (Lasix):side effects

Answer 7

hypotension;electrolyte imbalance, hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcaemia, hypoglycemia;dry mouth;ototoxicity

Question 8

Furosemide (Lasix):drug interactions

Answer 8

Digitalis toxicity;increased ototoxicity when used with some antibiotics;lithium toxicity

Question 9

Furosemide (Lasix):contraindications

Answer 9

anuria;hypersensitivity;hypovolemia/dehydration;sever electrlyte depletion, hypokalemia