electrolyte disturbances - hyponatraemia - hypokalaemia - hypomagnesaemia - hypochloraemia - hypocalcaemia ``` dehydration metabolic alkalosis increased creatinine concentration hyperuricaemia gout dizziness/ orthostatic hypotension/ fainting ``` (Ref: AMH)

Loop Diuretics_Frusemide Flashcards by Rush P

Indications for use:

Oedema associated with heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, renal impairment and nephrotic syndrome
(Ref: AMH)

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Side effects?

electrolyte disturbances

hyponatraemia
hypokalaemia
hypomagnesaemia
hypochloraemia
hypocalcaemia

dehydration
metabolic alkalosis
increased creatinine concentration
hyperuricaemia
gout
dizziness/ orthostatic hypotension/ fainting

(Ref: AMH)

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Loop Diuretics_Frusemide Flashcards

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