GENERIC NAME Furosemide

BRAND CLASSIFICATION NAME Lasix Diuretics

MECHANIS M OF ACTION Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the loop of henle and distal renal tubule. Increase renal excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, hydrogen and calcium. Diereses and subsequent mobilization of excess fluid.

NURSING CONTRAINDICATIONS DOSAGE/ ROUTE CONSIDERATIONS FREQUENCY Children: Assess fluid status Hypersensitivity 1mg/kg q2hr. during therapy. Cross-sensitivity with thiazides and Monitor daily sulfonamides may wiegth, intake and occur. output ratio. Pre-existing electrolyte Monitor imbalance, hepatic bloodpressure and comaor anuria. pulse before and during administration. Assess for allergy to sulfonamides. Observe the ten rights in giving each medicine by Joyce Kee Right client Right drug Right dose Right time Right route Right assessment Right document Right to education Right evaluation IM & IV

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