DRUG STUDY

Generic & Dosage Classificat Indication Contraindicati Side Effects Nursing Responsibility
Brand ion on
Name
Furosemid 20 mg / Diuretic Edema Contraindicated CNS: headache, Observe 10 rights in giving
e (Lasix) tab 1 tab in patients vertigo, dizziness, medication
OD Hypertensi hypersensitive paresthesia,
(8am) on to drug and weakness, Test if the patient is allergic to
those with restlessness, fever the drug.
anuria
CV: orthostatic To prevent nocturia, give PO
Use cautiously hypotension, and IM preparations in the
in patients with thrombophlebitis with morning. Give second dose in
hepatic IV administration early afternoon.
cirrhosis and in
those allergic EENT: transient Monitor weight, blood
to deafness, blurred or pressure, and pulse rate
sulfonamides. yellowed vision, routinely with long term use
Use during tinnitus and during rapid dieresis. Use
pregnancy only can lead to profound water
if potential GI: abdominal and electrolyte depletion.
benefits to discomfort and pain,
mother clearly diarrhea, anorexia, If oliguria or azotemia
outweigh risks nausea, vomiting, develops or increases, drug
to fetus. constipation, may need to be stopped.
pancreatitis
Monitor fluid intake and
GU: nocturia, polyuria, output and electrolyte, BUN,
frequent urination, and carbon dioxide levels.
oliguria
Watch for signs of
HEMATOLOGIC: hypokalemia, such as muscle
agranulocytosis, weakness and cramps.
aplastic anemia,
leucopenia, Consult prescriber and
thrombocytopenia, dietitian about a high-
azotemia, anemia potassium diet or potassium
supplements. Foods rich in
HEPATIC: hepatic potassium include citrus
dysfunction, jaundice fruits, tomatoes, bananas,
dates, and apricots.
METABOLIC: volume
depletion and Monitor glucose level in
dehydration, diabetic patients.
asymptomatic
hyperuricemia, Drug may not be well
impaired glucose absorbed orally in patient with
tolerance, severe heart failure. Drug
hypokalemia, may need to be given IV even
hypochloremic if patient is taking other oral
alkalosis, drugs.
hyperglycemia,
dilutional Monitor uric acid level,
hyponatremia, especially in patients with a
hypocalcemia, history of gout.
hypomagnesemia
Monitor elderly patients, who
MUSCULOSKELETAL: are especially susceptible to
muscle spasm excessive dieresis because
circulatory collapse and
SKIN: dermatitis, thromboembolic
purpura, complications are possible.
photosensitivity
reactions, transient Store tablets in light-resistant
pain at IM injection site container to prevent
discoloration. Refrigerate oral
Other: gout solution to ensure drug
stability.