The patient needs the Red Blood cells, but does not need the extra fluid that is in the pack of blood. The Furosemide/Lasix is given to remove that extra volume. This way the patient will not have edema /swelling in the legs or arms or fluid in the lungs, making it hard to breath.
Keeps the BP from going up too high. And to remove the extra fluids from a patient with edema or CHF.
Hmmm...perhaps to counter the usual congestion problems after transfusion?
Most doctors do not give lasix before a transfusion, but give it between 2 units of PRBC to prevent fluid volume overload.
The drug Lasix also known as Furosemide is used to treat high blood pressure. One can get a prescription for Lasix by making an appointment with their doctor.
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.
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Yes, sometimes when you take a diuretic you need to take potassium to ensure the proper level. However, the doctor will probably do regular blood work to check the potassium levels. If you are taking 20mg of lasix you may not need the potassium. If you are concerned don't be afraid to ask your doctor. Thanks, JM
Lasix (Furosemide) is a diuretic drug that induce urination to decrease the body fluid volume, so the blood pressure will decrease. Therefore, it will affect the Urinary Tract System (UTS), and the Cardio-vascular System (CVS)
Lemme hit ya with some knowledge! Ok so if your taking Lasix then you shouldn't be to worried about it ok! Jesus is clearly gonna watch over you so why should it matter :) let nature run its course ;)
Lasix is a brand name of frusemide. Frusemide is a diuretic - i.e. it causes the kidneys to produce more urine. If the fluid passed is not replaced by drinking then dehydration can occur. If there is dehydration then there will be a drop in blood pressure due to reduced intravascular volume.
lasix leads to hypocalemia which may lead to digoxin toxicty
Does lasix cause muscle weakness as a side effect
The trade or brand name is Lasix or Lo-aqua. The generic name is furosemide.
the wheezing is caused by the excessive fluids in the lungs, lasix helps to remove it by way of the kidneys.