Diuretics Flashcards
Uses of Diuretics
Mobilize fluid
Excrete fluid
Excrete electrolytes
Example of CAI
Acetazolamide
Where does CAI act
proximal tubule
Luminal side
Therapeutic uses - CAI
Glaucoma
Mountain sickness
Urinary alkinization
ADR for CAI
Metabolic acidosis
Hypokalemia
Drowsiness
Hypersensitivity (sulfa drugs)
Main thiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Related diuretics
Chlorthalidone
Indapamide
Metolazone
MOA - thiazides
Inhibition of luminal NaCl cotransport in distal tubule
decreases sodium reabsorption
Therapeutic uses - Thiazides
Hypertension
Nephrogenic DI
Which diuretics are effective even at low GFR rates?
Metolazone
Indapamide
ADR - Thiazides
Hypokalemia - digitaliz interaction
Hypersensitivity - suflonamide
Loop diuretics that are sulfonamide
Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torsemide
Which loop diuretic can you use if sensitive to sulfonamide?
Ethacrynic Acid
MOA - loop diuretic
Inhibit sodium-potassium-chloride cotransport in ascending limb of loop of Henle
Most efficacious diuretic
Loop diuretic