Diuretics

Question 1

What are the clinical indications for diuretic use?

Answer 1

It is used in management of anuria, hypertension, and diabetes

Question 2

What are the classes of diuretics?

Answer 2

• Osmotic agents
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
• Thiazide and thiazide like compounds
• Organic acids
• Potassium sparing diuretics
• ADH antagonists