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furosemide

furosemide
Brand names: Lasix
Form Strength
LIQUID, ORAL 10 mg/mL
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 10 mg/mL
SOLUTION, ORAL 40 mg/5 mL
TABLET, ORAL 20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg

VIEW MORE Loop Diuretics
CLASS
402808

Additional Information:
Drug Name Common Side Effects

furosemide

  • fluid and electrolyte losses (K, Mg)
  • skin sensitivity to sunlight
  • orthostatic hypotension (advise patient to stand up slowly)

Furosemide IV to PO conversion is 1:2 (i.e., 20 mg IV = 40mg PO)

Infusion Concentrations and Ranges:

Adults: As of August 2015, the new standard infusion concentration for furosemide is 2 mg/mL (200 mg in 100 mL). See Update Memo


Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021







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