Im having a test 3 tomorrow and im very confused with 2 things. Maybe you guys can help me . Please! any inputs would be great for the test, im really stressed out about it. Well.. here it goes.

1. I'm still quite not thorough over Lasix :confused:.... because, I cant figure out how Lasix interacts with Ibuprofen and i heard we had to know about that "/. I know Lasix is a diuretic a it promotes loss of potassium from the body during urination, and Ibuprofen being an NSAID, it does not depress the CNS or the bladder system in any way like how opiates do. Ive been reading back and forth trying to figure out it interacts but i have no clue.

2. And what precautions to take when you are on Tylox. Its an opiate i THINK and i'm reading that we need to watch out if the pt has asthma, hypotension and seizures.

ANY input would be great. Hopefully someone will answer before i have to go in for test 3

Don't you have a drug book?

If not, I would look up these drugs on the dailymed. This is quite a complete source of information.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/about.cfm

Good luck.

Well...here's what I can think of off of the top of my head from Pharm...

1.) Ibuprofen taken with Lasix can CAUSE CHF...also on a less severe level...Lasix AND Ibuprofen can cause gastric irritation

2.) Tylox does have codeine which IS an opiate. Those conditions you mentioned are definitely red flags for administration, however I would review your guidelines and what to assess for in opiate administration.

Why didn't I think of a drug book before... sigh. Thanks Dolce, I appreciate it. I found my answer and thanks for the quick reponse. "Interactions are - May inhibit diuretic reponse. Use together cautiously." My minds like scrambled eggs right now as you can tell . Sorry for the embarassing questions :imbar.

Thank you jak, i will definitly look up into the CHF. and thanks for you input about Tylox. That cuts a portion down knowing its an opiate :) I will research in the drug book for further answers.

Thanks you two for inputs!

My brain is scrambled egg too!

Good luck.

We just had a pharm exam today on Cardiac Meds and lots of questions on Lasix my brain is a poached egg now LOL