Furosemide is a loop diuretic that inhibits the Na-K-2Cl symporter in the loop of Henle. It exerts direct vasoactive effects, as well as hormonally mediated changes via release of renin, angiotensin II, and prostaglandins. These result in arterial vasoconstriction and venous vasodilation, as well as diuresis. [More…]
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