, at 8 am and 2 pm)
5–2 mg/kg every 24 hours, if corrected gestational age of under 31 weeks, higher doses may be required in resistant oedema; maximum 80 mg per day; maximum 12 mg/kg per day
PO (Adults): 20–80 mg/day as a single dose initially, may repeat in 6–8 hr; may ↑ dose by 20–40 mg every 6–8 hr until desired response
This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath Furosemide may be used to treat excessive fluid retention
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The individually determined single dose should then be given once or twice daily (e
Once treatment is stable, measure renal function and serum electrolytes at least once every 6 months
lower back or side pain
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Treatment of oedema is usually started with an initial oral dose of 40 mg daily; in severe cases, a
IV and oral: 20 mg once a day; if diuresis remains inadequate, titrate upward by
4–6 mg/kg IV, IM, or SC, as needed for acute therapy
The dose of furosemide may be carefully titrated up to 600 mg/day in patients with clinically severe edematous states
If the physician elects to use high-dose parenteral therapy, add the furosemide to Edema
, 20–40 mg once or twice daily) and increasing dosage (maximum 600 mg daily) until urine output increases and weight decreases, generally
Consistent dosing is important for management of heart failure and the comfort of the patient