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Hi could you explain if this is a lot of lasix at one time? furosemide (lasix) 200 mg in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml infusion. why would someone get this high dose? can this dose ruin your kidneys?
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It is a high dose and usually used to get rid of fluid from the body in certain conditions eg congestive heart failure etc quickly. Under careful supervision it will not ruin your kidneys.
Answered 12/14/2021
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If the kidney function is very weak (low GFR), Lasix dose has to be high in order to get enough level for the desired effect at the loop of Henle, therefore no ill effects on the kidneys. Rarely, the high dose of Lasix may cause ototoxicity (hearing impairment).
Answered 12/15/2021
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