MoA: Inhibits sodium and chloride resorption in the kidney.
Indications: Edema, Heart Failure, Liver Disease, Renal Disease
Side Effects: Polyuria, Dizziness, GI Distress
Drug Interactions: NSAIDs, Digoxin
Nursing Implications:
- Loop diuretics increase urinary excretion of potassium. Monitor for hypokalemia: paresthesia, muscle cramps, and muscle weakness.
- Diuretics administered with digoxin increase the risk of digoxin toxicity. Monitor for digoxin toxicity: confusion, irregular pulse, and vision changes is pertinent.
- Educate patient to change positions slowly.
- Monitor I/O, daily weights, and electrolytes to assess for therapeutic effects.
