Loop Duiretics

Question 1

Moa?

Answer 1

• acts on the asending loop of henle
• increases urine output
• inhibits K, Cl & Na co transporters, thus reducing their reabsorption

Question 2

ARDs

Answer 2

• hypokalemia
• headaches
• electrolyte imbalance
• metabolic alkalosis

Question 3

Monitoring

Answer 3

Electrolytes

Question 4

Cautions

Answer 4

• pregnancy
• diabetes
• gout

Question 5

Examples

Answer 5

• Furosemide
• Bumetamide
• torsemife
• ethacryinc acid