furosemide(Lasix)
Loop diuretic
Pronunciation
/fjʊəˈroʊsəmaɪd/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- furosemide
- Brand names
- Lasix
- Therapeutic class
- Loop diuretic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take in the morning (and early afternoon if BID) to avoid nighttime urination.
- Weigh daily; report >2 lb/day change.
- Eat potassium-rich foods unless told otherwise.
- Report muscle cramps, weakness, hearing changes.
- Use sunscreen - photosensitivity.
Sources
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