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Furosemide (Lasix) MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

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Loop Diuretic CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at proximal and distal tubule and in the loop of Henle.

Therapeutic Use CHF, Pulmonary edema, hepatic disease, nephrotic syndrome, ascites, hypertension.

Complications dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, circulatory collapse, hypotension,hypokalemia, hypochloremic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, nausea, polyuria, renal failure, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia, anemia, rash, pruritus, Steven Johnson Syndrome.

Medication Administration PO or IV routes

Contraindications/Precautions Breast feeding, infants, anuria, hypovolemia, electrolyte depletion Precautions: Pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, dehydration, server renal disease, cirrhosis, ascites, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides/thiazides.

Interactions lithium, non-depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant, digoxin, nitrates, aminoglycosides, vancomycin, salicylates, probenecid

Nursing Interventions Assess: CHF- Weight, I&O, daily HTN- Orthostatic BPs, drowsiness, restlessness. Hypokelmia- postural hypotension, malaise, fatigue, tachycardia, leg cramps, weakness Confusion Hearing Rate, depth, rhythm of respirations Electrolytes Allergies

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness improvements in edema of feet, legs, sacral area. increase urine output, decreased B/P, calcium levels.

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High potassium diet or potassium replacement To rise slowly Treatment of regimen Take with food or milk for GI symptoms Take early in the day

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