Diuretics Flashcards
Thiazides diuretics
hydrochlorothiazide
loop diuretics
furosemide
carbonic anhydrase
acetazolamide
potassium-sparing diuretics
spirionalctone
osmotic diuretics
mannitol
Indications for hydrochlorothiazide
active therapy for edema r/t CHF, cirrhosis, corticosteroids, estrogen therapy & renal dysfunction. First line treatment for HTN
Actions of hydrochlorothiazide
Inhibits reabsorption of Na & Cl in distal renal tubes increase the excretion of Na, Cl and H2O.
blocks chloride pump, increase urine production mild diuretic
Pharmo HCTZ
oral route
2 hr onset
4-6 h peak
6-12 h duration
half-life of HCTZ
5.6 h-15 h; metabolized in liver excreted in urine.
Adverse effects of HCTZ
dizzy, vertigo, orthostatic, N/V anorexia, dry mouth, diarrhea, polyuria, muscle cramps, or spams,
F& E imbalances dehydration, hyperglycemia
Contraindications HCTZ
allergy to thiazides or sulfonamides, F&E imbalances, renal and liver disease, bipolar, pregnancy and lactation
Indication for furosemide
treatment of edema associated with CHF, acute pulmonary edema, HTN.
Powerful- used in acute situations.
Actions of furosemide
Inhibits reabsorption of Na & Cl in the distal renal tubules and loop of Henle, leading to Na- rich diuresis.
Blocks Cl pump
Parmo of furosemide
Oral, IV, IM route
60min, 5 min Onset
60-120 min, 30 min Peak
6-8 h, 2 h Duration
Half-life of furosemide
120 min; metabolized in liver, excreted in urine