Loop Diuretics Flashcards
1
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Medications
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“-ide”
- Bumetanide
- Furosemide
- Torsemide
2
Q
Action
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- Blocks the chloride pump which blocks sodium and chloride reabsorption into circulation
- Large amount of Na and Cl rich urine is excreted
- Powerful diuretic
3
Q
Indications
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- Acute HF
- Acute pulmonary edema
- Edema r/t CHF, renal, or liver disease
- HTN
4
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Contraindications
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- Allergy
- Electrolyte depletion
- Anuria/Severe renal failure
- Hepatic coma
- Pregnancy/lactation
5
Q
Cautions
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- SLE
- Hyperglycemia
- Gout
- Children under 18 y/o
6
Q
Adverse effects
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- Hypokalemia/hypocalcemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Ototoxicity
- Hypotension and dizziness
7
Q
Drug-Drug interactions
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- Aminoglycosides or cisplatin: increased risk of ototoxicity
- Anticoagulation: anticoagulant effects are increased
- Indomethacin, ibuprofen, salicylates, or NSAIDs: decreased therapeutics effects of diuretic
