diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
what drug classes are used as diuretics (2)
A
thiazide
loop diuretics
2
Q
what is a drug example of a thiazide
A
bendroflumethiazide
3
Q
what is a drug example of a loop diuretic
A
furosemide
4
Q
what are the uses of thiazide diuretics (2)
A
mild heart failure
hypertension
5
Q
what are the uses of loop diuretics (2)
A
moderate-severe heart failure
hypertension
6
Q
what is the mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics
A
increase water and electrolyte secretion
7
Q
what is the mechanism of action of loop diuretics
A
increase water and electrolyte secretion
