University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2021
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do3ran7ut

Class Drug Uses Considerations Furosemide (Lasix) Torsemide (Demadex) Bumetanide (Bumex) ¨ Hypertension ¨ CHF ¨ Edema ¨ Hypernatremia ¨ Hypokalemia ¨ Dizziness/ dehydration ¨ GI upset Chlorthalidone (Chlorthalid) Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) Indapamide (Lozol) ¨ Hypertension ¨ Heart failure ¨ Increase urine output ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Dizziness/ weakness Blurred vision Loss of appetite Itching GI upset HA ¨ Monitor for hypotension ¨ Do not take if have hx of gout ¨ Avoid in renal failure ¨ Avoid if on Lithium ¨ May cause sulfa allergy Spironolactone (Aldactone) Triamterene (Dyrenium) Eplerenone (Inspra) Amiloride (Midamor) ¨ Prevent hypokalemia in diuretic use ¨ Heart failure ¨ Hypo/ hyperkalemia ¨ Hyponatremia ¨ Increased blood sugar ¨ Muscle cramps ¨ Dizziness/ weakness ¨ HA ¨ Do not use with sulfonamides ¨ Use caution in liver disease ¨ For use in combination with other diuretics ¨ Monitor for orthostatic hypotension Loop Thiazide Potassium Sparing Side Effects Limit sodium intake Monitor weight Monitor BP May cause orthostatic hypotension ¨ Monitor edema ¨ Will have ^urine output ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨