Frusemide |
Presentation |
• 20mg in 2ml amp • 40mg in 4ml amp |
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Pharmacology |
• A diuretic | ||||||||||||
Actions |
• Causes venous dilatation and reduces venous return • Promotes diuresis |
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Metabolism |
• Excreted by the kidneys | ||||||||||||
Primary Emergency Indications |
• Pulmonary Oedema Adult | ||||||||||||
Contraindications |
• Nil of signifcance in the above indication | ||||||||||||
Precautions |
• Hypotension | ||||||||||||
Route of Administration |
• IV | ||||||||||||
Side Effects |
• Hypotension | ||||||||||||
Special Notes |
• The effect of vasopressor drugs will often be reduced after treatment with Frusemide. | ||||||||||||
Therapeutic Effect |
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