Furosemide

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

Pulmonary oedema and / or respiratory distress in acute heart failure

Question 2

Action

Answer 2

Potent loop diuretic with rapid onset and short duration

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Cardiogenic shock
Reduced GCS with liver cirrhosis
Under 18
Severe renal failure with anuria

Question 4

Side effects

Answer 4

Hypotension

GI disturbances