Lasix PDF Medication Guide
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This document provides information on the medication Lasix, including its mechanisms of action, indications, dosages, and adverse effects. It is intended for medical use and may not be used for non-medical purposes.
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GENERIC NAME furosemide TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME Lasix® CLASS Loop diuretic STANDARD SUPPLIES Prefilled syringe Vial MECHANISMS OF ACTION Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys Increases the output of urine INDICATIONS Pulmonary edema Congestive heart failure CONTRA...
GENERIC NAME furosemide TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME Lasix® CLASS Loop diuretic STANDARD SUPPLIES Prefilled syringe Vial MECHANISMS OF ACTION Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys Increases the output of urine INDICATIONS Pulmonary edema Congestive heart failure CONTRAINDICATIONS Hemodynamically significant hypotension Hemodynamically significant hypovolemia ADVERSE REACTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS Hypovolemia Hypokalemia ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION IV IO ONSET OF ACTION 5 to 10 minutes ADULT DOSAGES If the patient is prescribed furosemide: the initial dosage is 2 times the patient’s total daily prescribed dosage of the drug (usually 40 to 80 mg) If the patient is not prescribed furosemide: 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg (usually 30 to 40 mg) FUROSEMIDE 1 PEDIATRIC DOSAGE 1.0 mg/kg SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS The peak effect of the drug is 20 to 30 minutes The duration of the drug is 3 to 6 hours FUROSEMIDE 2
