Loop diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of action?
A
Inhibit reA from ascending loop of henle
2
Q
Indication?
A
HF and pulmonary oedema (due to lvf) and resistant oedema
3
Q
Onset of action and duration of action?
A
Act within 1 hour, can be given twice daily - does not interfere with sleep
4
Q
Examples?
A
Furosemide and bumetanide
5
Q
Can exacerbate which conditions?
A
Gout and diabetes
6
Q
Contraindications?
A
Renal failure, hypok/nat and liver cirrhosis
7
Q
Renal impairment
A
Rapid high doses or (IV) can cause tinnitus and deafness (ototoxicity) do not give with genta
8
Q
What colour does furosemide and triamterene discolour the urine?
A
Blue
