ISSN:
1573-739X
Keywords:
Absorption
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Administration, oral
;
Dosage
;
Furosemide
;
Heart failure, congestive
;
Hemodialysis
;
Infusions, intravenous
;
Pharmacokinetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Conclusion Within a population of patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA class III–IV), pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of furosemide are hardly influenced by the state of compensation (in terms of presence or absence of massive edema). High dose furosemide (more than 1,000 mg a day) can be effective in the treatment of patients with refractory congestive heart failure as well as in the management of haemodialysis patients with residual diuresis. Continuous infusion is the most efficient and effective mode of furosemide administration (in healthy volunteers). Continuous infusion of furosemide is effective in the treatment of patients with refractory congestive heart failure. Furosemide treatment with a maximal infusion rate of 160 mg/h can be given safely under careful clinical and electrolyte control.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01870937
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