What is the drug class of Furosemide, What are the therapeutic effects, side effects, and contraindications?

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Drug class: Loop diuretic

Most powerful diuretic

Therapeutic effects: decreases BP, HF caused by edema. Used when there needs to be an emergent need for mobilization of fluid, or when pt is not responding to other diuretics. Increases excretion of water, sodium, chloride, and magnesium.

Side effects:
-ototoxicity
-hypoKalemia
-hypoNatremia
-hypochloremia
-hypomagnesemia
-hypocalcemia
-hpotension
-dehydration
-hyperglycemia

Contraindications:
-pregnant women (can cause low milk production)
-Anuria (no urine output)

Use cautiously in:
-liver/ renal disease
-Diabetes mellitus
-patients taking dioxin

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