Furosemide

Question 1

Furosemide Trade Name?

Answer 1

Lasix

Question 2

Furosemide Indications?

Answer 2

CHF and pulmonary edema caused by hypervolemia

Question 3

Furosemide Contraindications?

Answer 3

-Hypersensitivity
-Hypovolemia
-Anuria
-Electrolyte deficiencies, most notably hypokalemia

Question 4

Furosemide Adult Dose?

Answer 4

40 mg or twice the patients prescribed daily dose, max 80 mg slow IVP

Question 5

Furosemide Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

Not Recommended

Question 6

Furosemide Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

600mg