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Which diuretic should be administered to a patient of pulmonary oedema with chf?
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Lasix/spironolctone : Pulmonary edema responds best to loop diuretics along with spironolactone (aldosterone antagonism). Beta blockers and afterload reductions shoukd be initiated if hemodynamically stable. Long term assessment of the cause is important (is it due to ischemia, valvular disease, arrhythmia, or hypertension).
Answered 4/28/2013
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Furosemide: Furosemide or Lasix (furosemide) is the most popular.
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