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High-ceiling Loop Diuretics Flashcards

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Types of Drugs

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Furosemide
Bumetanide
Toresemide
Ethacrynic Acid

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Purpose

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  • Block reabsorption of sodium and chloride

* Prevent reabsorption of water

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Causes

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Excessive diuresis (urine)

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Occurs Where

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Loop of Henle

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Therapeutic Uses

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  • Need for rapid mobilization of fluid

* Pulmonary edema caused by heart failure

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Complications

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  • Dehydration, hyponatremia, hypochloremia
  • Hypotension
  • Ototoxicity
  • Hypokalemia
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