Table 7:
Diuretic Dosing Table
Generic
Name
Class
Initial
Dose
Special
Considerations
furosemide
loop
20 mg
Can be given intravenously. PO equivalent twice IV dose.
bumetanide
loop
0.5 mg
Good oral bioavailability. Can be given intravenously. Oral and IV dose the same.
torsemide
loop
5-10 mg

Best oral availability.

ethacrynic acid
loop
50 mg
Only diuretic with no sulfhydryl group. Used if allergic to furosemide.
hydrochlorothiazide
thiazide
12.5 mg
Weak diuretic, used mainly for hypertension.
metolazone
thiazide
2.5 mg
 Give 1/2 hr before furosemide. Only available orally. High risk of hypokalemia.
 
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