Cardiology · Loop diuretic
Furosemide
Dose
20–80 mg IV (slow); infusion 5–10 mg/h in resistant oedema
Use
Pulmonary oedema, heart failure, fluid overload.
Monitoring
U&E daily, fluid balance, weight, BP.
Side effects
- • Hypokalaemia
- • Hyponatraemia
- • AKI
- • Ototoxicity
- • Hyperuricaemia
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
