Difference between revisions of "Lasix (Furosemide)"
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| − | Contrary to popular thought, '''Lasix''' (generic is furosemide) is not a water pill: it is a pill of '''Lasix''' or it could be an IV of '''Lasix''' too. | + | Contrary to popular thought, '''Lasix''' (generic is furosemide) is not a water pill: it is a pill of '''Lasix''' or it could be an IV of '''Lasix''' too. |
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# '''The Cr40 Formula''' - This formula states that creatinine x 40 = '''Lasix''' dose. | # '''The Cr40 Formula''' - This formula states that creatinine x 40 = '''Lasix''' dose. | ||
# '''The Cardiorenal Formula''' - Since Renal and Cards are forever dueling, the last formula is merely the average of the Renal and Cards doses i.e. Renal dose + Cards dose divided by 2 = '''Lasix''' dose. | # '''The Cardiorenal Formula''' - Since Renal and Cards are forever dueling, the last formula is merely the average of the Renal and Cards doses i.e. Renal dose + Cards dose divided by 2 = '''Lasix''' dose. | ||
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Revision as of 15:05, 8 March 2017
Contrary to popular thought, Lasix (generic is furosemide) is not a water pill: it is a pill of Lasix or it could be an IV of Lasix too.
Dosing
There are 3 accepted formulas used to determine how much Lasix to administer to any given patient:
- The House of God Lasix Formula - Law VII states that age + BUN = Lasix dose.
- The Cr40 Formula - This formula states that creatinine x 40 = Lasix dose.
- The Cardiorenal Formula - Since Renal and Cards are forever dueling, the last formula is merely the average of the Renal and Cards doses i.e. Renal dose + Cards dose divided by 2 = Lasix dose.
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