DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Name: Inhibits reabsorption of  Edema associated CNS: dizziness, vertigo,  Check doctors order
Furosemide sodium and chloride from with heart failure, paresthesia’s,  Assess allergy to furosemide,
the proximal and distal cirrhosis, renal disease xanthopsia, weakness sulfonamides, tetrazine
Brand Name: tubules and ascending limb  Acute pulmonary  Do not mix parenteral solution with
Lasix of the loop of Henle, edema CV: orthostatic highly acidic solutions with ph below
leading to a sodium rich  Hypertension hypertension, 3.5
Classification: dieresis  Given to patient to thrombophlebitis  Do not expose to light, which may
Diuretics treat acute pulmonary discolor tablets or solution
congestion and Dermatologic:  Educate the patient about the
Dosage: hypertension photosensitivity, pruritus, purpose and importance of the drug
40mg urticaria, purpura  Check the patency of the IV site and
CONTRAINDICATION IV line
Route: Contraindicated with allergy GI: nausea, anorexia,  Give early in the day so that
IVTT to furosemide, vomiting, oral and gastric increased urination will not disturb
sulphonamides: allergy to irritation sleep
Frequency: tartrazine: anuria, several  Administer the right dose at the
OD renal failures; hepatic coma; GU: nocturia, glycosuria, right time
pregnancy; lactation urinary bladder spasm  Measure and record weight to
Timing: monitor fluid changes
8 AM Hematologic: leukopenia,  Monitor blood glucose levels
anemia,  Arrange to monitor serum
thrombocytopenia, electrolytes, hydration, liver and
renal function
Other: muscle cramps  Arrange for potassium-rich diet or
and muscle spasms supplemental potassium as needed
 Report loss or gain of more than
1.5kg in 1 day, swelling in your
ankles or fingers or unusual bleeding
or bruising
 Document and record