Thursday 25 October 2012

Loop diuretics

Furosemide
Bumetanide

Indications

  • Pulmonary oedema
  • Chronic heart failure
  • Oliguria due to renal failure


Mechanism of action

  • Inhibit reabsorption in ascending limb of loop of Henle


Side effects

  • Postural hypotension
  • Hypokalaemia
  • Hyponatraemia
  • Gout
  • Tinnitus and deafness


Cautions/contraindications

  • Anuric renal failure
  • Liver failure

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