The medicines and solutions used in the Operation unit

- Furosemide (Lasix)

• Drug Class: Loop Diuretic
• Category: Hypertension

Furosemide inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending loop of Henle, promoting water, chloride, sodium, magnesium, and calcium excretion.

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to furosemide or sulfonylureas
• Anuria (complete lack of urine output)
• Severe hyponatremia or electrolyte imbalance
• Hepatic coma (until improvement)

Side Effects:

• Electrolyte imbalances (low sodium, low potassium)
• Dehydration
• Gout
• Dizziness, headache, blurred vision
• Hypotension
• Nausea, constipation
• Hearing loss (especially with IV/IM administration)

Available Forms:

• Injectable Solution: 10 mg/mL
• Oral Solution: 40 mg/5 mL, 10 mg/mL
• Tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg