Diuretics Flashcards
what are Diuretics used for
Treat HTN and Mobilize edematous fluid to prevent renal fail, also high altitude sickness
3 functions of Diuretic
Maintain acid-base balance, Excrete metabolic waste and foriegn substance, Cleanse ECF and maintain ECF Vol.
how do diuretics work
prevent reabsorbtion of Na and Chloride
Acetazolaminde used to treat
Glaucoma, edema, high altitude sickness
Acetazolamide side effects that can be good
induce metabolic acidosis=seizure prevention also induces respiratory acidosis=increased O2 during hypoxia
Acetazolamide: side effects
elevate blood glucose, drowsy, anorexia, photosensitivity, itching, melena, hematuria
Acetazolamide more or less potent than loop and thiazide diuretic?
Less
Acetazolamide can cause an decrease in what?
Potassium
Acetazolamide toxic with what drug
digitalis
name 2 loop diuretics
Furosemide and Bumetanide
5 Major effects of Loop Diuretic
lower BP, Reduce Pulmonary vascular resistance, reduce central venous pressure, reduce left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
Loop Diurets cause a major loss of
electrolytes (Na & K+) also some CA+ and Chloride
Loop Diuretics treat :
Pulmonary edema, also edema assoc. w/ liver and renal disease. control HTN, inc. secretion of Ca
Loop Diuretics Adverse effects:
HoNatremia, HoChloremia, Dehydration, excessive weight loss
Can Loop Diuretics be used with low GFR?
Yes
what are the effects of Dehydration w/ loop diuretics
thrombosis, embolism: symptoms=pain in chest, calves, or pelvis