Chlorothiazide (Diuril) Chlorothiazide can help your body get rid of extra water. It can also help lower blood pressure. This medicine makes the kidneys release extra water and salt into your urine. This medicine will make you urinate more often. This medication can be given by mouth or through your IV as single or multiple …
Furosemide (Lasix) and Bumetanide (Bumex) Bumetanide and Furosemide are in a class of diuretics called “loop diuretics.” Both medicines help your kidneys remove extra water and will make you urinate more often. Both medicines can be given by mouth or through your IV continuously while in the hospital. Common side effects: Frequent urination Tiredness or weakness …
Calcium Chloride In some hospitals, calcium chloride can be given through an IV continuously to help the heart squeeze and improve blood flow. Common side effects: Redness Nausea Tingling feeling Hot flashes
Dobutamine Dobutamine is used for patients with heart failure and is given through an IV continuously. Dobutamine helps the heart squeeze and relaxes the blood vessels so the heart can pump more blood to the body. Common side effects: Redness Nausea Tingling feeling Hot flashes
Epinephrine Epinephrine is used for patients with heart failure and is given through an IV continuously. Epinephrine helps the heart squeeze and pump more blood to the body. This medicine may improve symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. Common side effects: Redness Nausea Tingling feeling or shakiness Hot flashes Dizziness Feeling nervous or excitable Sweating Headache
Milrinone Milrinone is used for patients with heart failure and is given through an IV continuously. Milrinone helps the heart squeeze and relaxes the blood vessels so the heart can pump more blood to the body. This medicine may improve symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. Common side effects: Redness Nausea Tingling feeling or …
