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Precautions to be Exercised While Using Loop Diuretics-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using loop diuretics as below: Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. Since the drug can lead to low sodium, potassium, and calcium levels in the body, the levels of these salts in the blood are to be closely monitored. Also, as kidneys are the main source of elimination of loop diuretics, renal function should be periodically monitored. Keep a watch on the volume of urine [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Loop Diuretics-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using loop diuretics as below: Loop diuretics decrease potassium levels in the body. Potassium supplements could be recommended in patients with serious risk for hypokalemia. Be compliant with any such recommendation made to avoid any issues of serious cardiac arrhythmias due to hypokalemia. Be cautious about using any other medications with the risk for causing hypokalemia. Discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications along [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Loop Diuretics-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using loop diuretics as below: Drink 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day, as loop diuretics tend to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important. Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypotension, to avoid [...]

Contraindications for Loop Diuretic Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for loop diuretic use as follows: Liver disease Loop diuretics are mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, this metabolism of loop diuretics can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. Renal disease Loop diuretics are mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete the loop diuretics normally. [...]

Side Effects of Loop Diuretic Use

Patient was educated on side effects of loop diuretic use as follows: Loop diuretics result in ringing of the ears and ototoxicity. High doses of loop diuretic can result in hearing loss. So, ringing in the ears and any issues with hearing should be immediately reported to the physician. Symptoms of hypotension and dehydration, such as dry mouth, feeling dizzy and lightheaded with rapid heart rate can occur secondary to loss of fluid volume. Nausea [...]