Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines (Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Diuretics (IV & PO)
Medication Ordered
Brand Name
Available Dosages
Frequency
Formulary Medication
Equivalent Dose
Frequency
Torsemide
Demadex
10mg
Daily
Furosemide
20mg
Daily
20mg
40mg
40mg
80mg
100mg
200mg
Drug Name
Common Side Effects
furosemide
fluid and electrolyte losses (K, Mg)
skin sensitivity to sunlight
orthostatic hypotension (advise patient to stand up slowly)
Medications Requiring Special Monitoring
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Diuretics (IV & PO)
Medication
Ordered
Brand Name
Available Dosages
Frequency
Formulary Medication
Equivalent
Dose
Frequency
Torsemide
Demadex
10mg
Daily
Furosemide
20mg
Daily
20mg
40mg
40mg
80mg
100mg
200mg
furosemide