ILOILO DOCTORS’ COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF NURSING
West, Avenue, Molo, Iloilo City

Name of Drug Classification & Indication & Side Effects or Special Nursing Responsibilities
Mechanism of Contraindication Adverse Reaction Precautions
Action

Generic Name: Classification: Indication:  Hypotension Use cautiously in  Assess fluid and electrolyte status
Furosemide Loop diuretic (water Edema associated  Hypokalemia patients with regularly.
pills) Given to help with congestive  Dehydration hepatic cirrhosis,  Monitor blood pressure before and
Brand Name: Lasix treat fluid retention heart failure,  Ototoxicity gout, diabetes, and during administration.
(edema) and swelling hepatic or renal  Hyperuricemia lupus  Check for signs of dehydration or
Dosage: Varies that is caused by disease;  Hyperglycemia erythematosus. hypovolemia.
based on individual congestive heart hypertension.  Hypomagnesemia Monitor electrolyte  Assess renal function, especially in
patient needs. failure, liver disease,  Dizziness levels regularly. patients with pre-existing renal
Commonly kidney disease, or Contraindication:  Headache conditions.
administered in 20- other medical Hypersensitivity  Gastrointestinal  Dosage  Monitor serum potassium levels
80 mg increments. conditions. to furosemide, disturbances Adjustment closely.
anuria, hepatic (e.g., nausea,  Avoid  Educate the patient on the importance
Route: Mechanism of coma, severe vomiting) Concurrent of a consistent potassium-rich diet.
Administered orally, Action: electrolyte Nephrotoxic  Watch for signs of ototoxicity,
but can also be given Inhibits the depletion, and Agents especially in elderly patients.
intravenously or reabsorption of pre-comatose  Potassium-  Administer the medication as
intramuscularly. sodium and chloride states associated Sparing prescribed, ensuring proper dosage
in the ascending loop with liver AgentsIndividua and route.
Frequency: of Henle, leading to cirrhosis. lized Care  Educate the patient about possible
Given once or twice increased excretion side effects and when to seek medical
a day, depending on of water, sodium, attention.
the prescribed dose. chloride, potassium,  Document and report any adverse
and calcium. reactions promptly.
ILOILO DOCTORS’ COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF NURSING
West, Avenue, Molo, Iloilo City