Furosemide

            (Lasix)

Classification:    

        Diuretic

Action:                    

Increases urinary outputby inhibiting the reabsorption of

sodium chloride in renal tubes.

Venous pooling due to vasodilation

Indications:      

 Cardiogenic pulmonary edema

Contraindications:

Hypovolemia

Pregnancy

No urine production

Cardiovascular
circulatory collapse
ventricular fibrillation   

dehydration
postural hypotension        

Neurological

hearing loss
tinnitus

headache

Gastrointestinal
nausea/vomit

Administration:    

 40 – 80 mg slow IV/IO at 10-20 mg/minute.

Pediatrics:              

 Not recommended for prehospital use

Onset: 

Duration:

Onset:                         Urine production  15-20 minutes

Duration:                   2-3 hours

Precautions:            

Rapid administration may cause permanent hearing loss.