Furosemide

Question 1

Presentation of the drug

Answer 1

• Ampoules
  50mg/5ml
  40mg/2ml
• Pre filled syringe
  80mg

Question 2

Why would you prescribe this drug

Answer 2

• Pulmonary oedema secondary to LVF

Question 3

Typical dose

Answer 3

IV Slowly over 2mins

50mg/5ml

Question 4

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 4

• Inhibits reabsorption of electrolytes back into the blood stream
• Reduction of circulating blood volume with the excretion of electrolytes in urine
• Fluid is further drawn in from cellular tissues thus further reducing tissue oedema

Question 5

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 5

• Iv absorption
• Widely distributed
• Metabolised hepatic ally
• Excreted renally

Question 6

Side effects

Answer 6

• Hypotension

- Gastro intestional disturbances

Question 7

Introdiuction

Answer 7

• Diurectic, which increases the volume of water produced by the kidney