furosemide (Lasix, Furoscix)

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Introduction

Tradename: Lasix (LAsts for SIX hours).

Indications

Contraindications

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

Tabs: 20, 40, 80 mg. Solution 10 & 40 mg/5 mL. Furoscix: single-use pre-filled cartridge attaches to the patient's abdomen[7]

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via kidney

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Component of

References

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  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review, 1998-99, Prakash UBS (ed) Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998, pg 473
  4. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
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  6. 6.0 6.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Lou N FDA Approves At-Home Furosemide for Heart Failure. Strong diuretic to become available outside the hospital setting. MedPage Today October 10, 2022 https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/chf/101139
  8. 8.0 8.1 NEJM Knowledge+ Dermatology
    Lee JJ, Downham TF 2nd. Furosemide-induced bullous pemphigoid: case report and review of literature. J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 Jun;5(6):562-4. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16774111 Review.

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