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Diuretic
Dosing Table
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Generic
Name |
Class
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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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