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Loop Diuretics Flashcards

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Examples

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Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torsemide

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Mode of action

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NA+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter in LoH
Inhibitor
Reduces Na+, K+, Cl- reabsorption
Most powerful diuretic = Excretion of 15-25% filtered Na+

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Indications

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Oedema
Congestive Heart Failure
Renal failure
Resistant hypertension

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Adverse drug reactions

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Oto + Nephrotoxicity
Hypotension
Hyponatraemia/kalaemia
Hypercalcaemia
Increase pH and Urea
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PRESCRIBING ADVICE

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Not with w/ Aminoglycosides or NSAIDs
Works within an hour orally
Works within 5 minutes with IV furosemide
Lasts 6 hours

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