FUROSEMIDE (LASIX)
Furosemide (Lasix); Diuretic, Loop; Inj: 10 mg/mL
Soln per mL: 8, 10 mg
Tab: 20, 40, 80 mg; 1 mg/kg/dose IV/IM/PO q6-12h prn; may increase to 2 mg/kg/dose IV/IM/PO (usual max 80 mg PO, 40 mg IV).
Continuous IV infusion: 0.05 mg/kg/hr, titrate to desired effect.
Monitor serum magnesium and potassium levels. High doses may cause ototoxicity; supplemental potassium is often necessary.
Soln per mL: 8, 10 mg
Tab: 20, 40, 80 mg; 1 mg/kg/dose IV/IM/PO q6-12h prn; may increase to 2 mg/kg/dose IV/IM/PO (usual max 80 mg PO, 40 mg IV).
Continuous IV infusion: 0.05 mg/kg/hr, titrate to desired effect.
Monitor serum magnesium and potassium levels. High doses may cause ototoxicity; supplemental potassium is often necessary.