Furosemide
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rINN: Furosemide
Other Names
Frusemide, Lasix®, Froop®, Rusyde®, Frusol®
Pharmacological Information
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Web information on Furosemide
Mechanism of Action
Inhibit renal tubular reabsorption of sodium from the ascending limp of the loop of Henle
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
Regulatory Literature
Other Literature
Please read pharmacological data limitations
Other Wikis
Medpedia on Furosemide (Less technical, good quality control)
Wikipedia on Furosemide (Less technical, ? quality control)
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Introduction
Furosemide (Frusemide) is the prototype loop diuretic in clinical practice with a diuresis that is dose related. Interestingly it is a potent diuretic but some of its effects when given IV are due to the fact that it vasodilates.
Administration
Oral
- Usual 20-80 mg a day given as a one off morning dose.
- Higher and more frequent doses may be indicated in particular patients.
IV
- Usually given in aliquots of Furosemide 40-50 mg iv
- Ampoules contain 50 mg so most dosing is a multiple of this.
