Osmotic Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Medication
A
-Mannitol
2
Q
Action
A
-Pulls water into tubule without sodium loss
3
Q
Indications
A
- Increased ICP or acute renal failure due to shock, drug overdose, or trauma
- Decrease IOP before eye surgery or in acute glaucoma attacks
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- Renal disease/anuria
- Pulmonary congestion
- Intracranial bleeding
- Dehydration
- Heart failure
- Lactation
5
Q
Caution
A
-Pregnancy
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
-Sudden drop in fluid levels: N/V, hypotension, light-headedness, confusion, headache
