A recent ISMP survey of nurses (RNs and LPNs) suggested that unnecessary dilution of I
Furosemide injection is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, or other
For example, for patients taking 40 mg of oral furosemide twice daily as an outpatient, initial intravenous (IV) dosing would be 100 mg of furosemide IV twice daily
Furosemide Injection 10 mg/mL is a sterile, non pyrogenic solution in vials for intravenous and intramuscular injection
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nausea or vomiting
Intravenous administration rate should not usually exceed 4 mg/minute however single doses of up to 80 mg may be administered more rapidly; a lower rate of infusion may be necessary in renal impairment
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Adverse effects of furosemide include fluid and electrolyte imbalances (e
PO (Adults): 20–80 mg/day as a single dose initially, may repeat in 6–8 hr; may ↑ dose by 20–40 mg every 6–8 hr until desired response
Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, or constipation may occur
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50ml) (ref 1), however the rate of administration must not exceed 4mg per minute (i
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Equivalent dosages: [1 mg Bumex] = [40mg Lasix] = [10 to 20mg Demadex]
Common Lasix side effects may include: diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite; numbness or tingling; headache, dizziness; or
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Each mL contains furosemide 10 mg and sodium chloride sufficient to render solution isotonic in water for injection
IV push drugs can be dangerous when given too rapidly
It is appropriate to monitor intake and output for a patient receiving a diuretic
4 mg/mL How many mL will you administer? (round to the nearest hundredth) _____, Medication order: Penicillin 1
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