Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
How do diuretics work?
A
Aid the kidney to release sodium into the urine to get rid of excess water from the body - therefore reducing blood pressure
2
Q
What are diuretics commonly used for?
A
Hypertension
3
Q
What different types of diuretics are there?
A
- thiazide diuretics
- loop diuretics
- potassium sparing diuretics
4
Q
Give some examples of thiazide diuretics
A
- chlorothiazide
- chlorthalidone
- hydrochlorothiazide
- indapamide
- metolazone
5
Q
Give some examples of loop diuretics
A
- bumetanide
- furosemide
- torsemide
- ethacrynic acid
6
Q
Give some examples of potassium sparing diuretics
A
- amiloride
- eplerenone
- spironolactone
- triamterene
