Answer
a tool to manage fluid
overload/congestion
-commonly used b/c potent
-Symptom control for short or long-term use
• IV diuretics (furosemide) more effective
– Gut edema might limit oral absorption
– Causes pulmonary venodilation ~5‐10mins
– Diuretic effect ~15‐20 mins (very immediate effect)
• High doses can worsen renal function (b/c low ECF volume)
• Diuretic resistance can occur (will need higher and higher doses)
• Ototoxicity at very high doses
-brings down LV end diastolic pressure/volume