Diuretics Flashcards
Loop Diuretics (-ide) : Drug Names
Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop Diuretics : Reason for Taking
HTN
pulmonary edema
chronic HF
Loop Diuretics : Action
acts on ascending LOH to prevent Na and Cl being reabsorbed back into the BV
Loop Diuretics : Contraindications
nephrotic drug
ototoxic drugs
digoxin
chronic renal failure
Loop Diuretics : Adverse Reactions
ototoxicity
hyperkalemia
dehydration
allergies
nephritis
gout
Loop Diuretics : Routes
PO
IV
Thiazide (-thiazide) : Drug Names
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Thiazide : Reason for Taking
HTN (1st line of defense)
pulmonary edema
congestive HF
Thiazide : Action
promote Na and water excretion and hold onto potassium
Thiazide : Contraindications
renal failure
caution with:
ACE inhibitors
digoxin
lithium
Thiazide : Adverse Reactions
dizziness
impotence
electrolyte imbalance
Thiazide : Routes
PO
IV
Potassium Sparing (-one) : Drug Names
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Potassium Sparing : Reason for Taking
HTN
pulmonary edema
congestive HF
Potassium Sparing : Action
promotes Na and water excretion but holds onto potassium in the BS
Potassium Sparing : Contraindications
ACE inhibitors
Diuretics
lithium
NSAIDs
Potassium Sparing : Adverse Reactions
abnormal menstural cycle
gynecomastia
headache
Potassium Sparing : Routes
PO
