FUROSEMIDE (Toxicology Medicated Collection System) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

FUROSEMIDE

What is the Trade Name for FUROSEMIDE?

Toxicology Medicated Collection System

What is the purpose for FUROSEMIDE?

  • Purpose First Aid Antiseptic

What are the Indications for FUROSEMIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide tablets are particularly useful when an agent with greater diuretic potential is desired. Hypertension Oral Furosemide tablets may be used in adults for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Hypertensive patients who cannot be adequately controlled with thiazides will probably also not be adequately controlled with Furosemide tablets alone.
  • Use First aid antiseptic to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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