| Drug Name: | Frusemide |
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| Drug Class: | Loop diuretic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions in the ascending loop of Henle
- Increases the excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium
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| Use: | - Edema associated with heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and renal disease
- Hypertension
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| Side Effects: | - Dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia)
- Hypotension
- Ototoxicity
- Hyperuricemia
- Hyperglycemia
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to frusemide or sulfonamides
- Anuria
- Severe electrolyte depletion
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