Loop Diuretic - Clinical Use

Clinical Use

Loop diuretics are principally used in the following indications :

  • edema associated with heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, renal impairment, nephrotic syndrome
  • hypertension
  • adjunct in cerebral/pulmonary edema where rapid diuresis is required (IV injection)

They are also sometimes used in the management of severe hypercalcemia in combination with adequate rehydration.

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