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its used of treating edema caused by heart failure, renal disease and cirrhosis of the liver and may be used for the treatment of hypertension.
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The purpose of Lasix (furosemide) is to help treat conditions such as edema (fluid buildup) or high blood pressure. It works by increasing urine production and reducing fluid retention in the body, which helps to lower blood pressure and alleviate swelling caused by fluid buildup.
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Is pulmonary edema reversible?
Yes it is. A common method of treatment is diuretic therapy with drugs like lasix.
What are the properties of life and their purpose?
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purpose of the haber process
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What are the complications of digoxin and lasix when taken together?
lasix leads to hypocalemia which may lead to digoxin toxicty
Muscle crampsand weakness are caused by hypokalaemia from lasix?
Does lasix cause muscle weakness as a side effect
What is the difference between furosemide and Lasix?
There is no difference between furosemide and Lasix - they are the same medication. Lasix is the brand name for the generic drug furosemide, which is a diuretic used to treat conditions like high blood pressure and edema.
What is another name for Lasix?
The trade or brand name is Lasix or Lo-aqua. The generic name is furosemide.
What lab values do you monitor with lasix?
You need to monitor potassium levels because Lasix tends to deplete potassium.
Why is lasix prescribed for wheezing?
the wheezing is caused by the excessive fluids in the lungs, lasix helps to remove it by way of the kidneys.
Is d5ns compatible with lasix?
YES
How is myopia corected?
Lasix or glasses.
Can LPN give im lasix?
No
If the physician orders 30 mg of Lasix IM and only have Lasix 40 mg mL on hand How many mL will be given to an adult patient?
10
Can Zoloft or lasix dieretic interfere with an EKG test?
no
What lab is check before giving lasix?
potasium
