Question 1

what is the reason to administer furosemide for a patient with hypercalcemia after hydration?

Accepted Answer

Inc calcium in urine: To help excrete more calcium in the urine, although generally hydration alone is sufficient.

Question 2

what is the cause of hypercalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Several: It could be increased usage of some medications like ca, vit d supplements, diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide.

It can also be seen in some cancers or a condition of over activity of hyperparathyroid gland. Some conditions in the body can cause increased vit d activation.

Question 3

does lasix (furosemide) cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Are known to precipitate gouty attacks....

Question 4

do you have to taper lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): You don't have to taper lasix (furosemide).

Question 5

can calcium pyruvate lead to hypercalcemia?

Accepted Answer

No: Any calcium product taken in large amounts can increase calcium levels in susceptible people. Pyruvate is the major component of calcium pyruvate. Large amounts of the supplement is likely to cause nausea instead of high calcium.

Question 6

does lasix (furosemide) causes hypernatremia?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Typically Lasix (furosemide) more often can cause hyponatremia but theoretically if you did not drink any fluids and you became overly dehydrated by still taking your Lasix (furosemide) then you could develop hypernatremia.

Question 7

how hypercalcemia can lead to acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme activation: Hypercalcemia appears to cause pancreatitis through two mechanisms. These are:

1. Decreased secretion of digestive enzymes into the gut so that they accumulate in the pancreatic cells.

2. Increased activation of these enzymes within the cells where they start digesting the pancreas.

Alcohol intake, gallstones, obesity and high triglycerides can all make acute pancreatitis more likely.

Question 8

will taking lasix (furosemide) lead to dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lasix (furosemide) is a drug meant to remove excess fluid and sodium from the body. If too much is taken, or intake drops substantially it can cause dehydration.

Question 9

how does lasix (furosemide) for low urine output help?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause.: Lasix (furosemide)'s a medicine / poison that tricks the kidneys into losing urine while the drug is around. It can damage the kidneys if urine production is shut down as a defense mechanism. However, if the kidney is shutting down because it's not getting enough blood (because the heart is too overburdened with fluid to pump effectively) then Lasix (furosemide) will be helpful in unloading excess fluid &amp; helping the hear

Question 10

what all can be the side effects of lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Side effects include electrolyte disturbances like low sodium, low pottassium. It can also lead to dehydration if not carefully dosed. Rarely allergic reactions occur like any other  medications.

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