Diuretics Flashcards
Six classes of diuretics classified by ?
site of action in the nephron
Six classes of diuretics?
Thiazide
Thiazide-like
Loop
Potassium sparing
Osmotic
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Inhibit NA/Cl transporter in the distal convoluted tubule
is the MOA of ?
Thiazide Diuretics (HCTZ)
Thiazide Diuretics (HCTZ) clinical uses?
Mild to moderate HTN, CHF, cirrhosis, renal insufficiency, nephrotic syndrome
Thiazide Diuretics (HCTZ) pharmacokinetics?
Rapid absorption after oral administration
Well distributed into extracellular space ( throughout the body )
Excreted unchanged by the kidneys
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
use caution in?
renal impairment
gout
elderly
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
causes?
hypokalemia
electrolyte imbalance
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
pregnancy cat.?
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Thiazide Diuretics: Adverse Reactions?
CV: hypotension
GU: erectile dysfunction (men)
META: metabolic alkalosis
it will change electrolytes and anion gap
Endo: hyperglycemia
GI: anorexia, nausea, cramping, vomiting
HEME: blood dyscrasias
MS: muscle cramps
remember we are reducing water weight
Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, weakness
Renal: azotemia
**warn them about orthostatic change initially **
Thiazide Diuretics could potentiate _______ toxicity
digoxin
- *watch with incremental increases with Thiazide cause you can cause dig toxicity
- *
________ reduce diuretic effect
NSAIDS
______ ____ potentiate hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia
Beta blockers
______________ enhance hypokalemia
Corticosteroids
raises level of HCTZ
Get synergistic effect if used concurrent with loop diuretics?
Thiazide Diuretics
Bile acid resins bind and reduce _________ effect by 85%
Thiazide
Thiazide Diuretics may reduce effectiveness of?
lithium
warfarin
vitamin D
- *so watch coumadin levels
- *
Thiazide Diuretics: Conscientious Considerations?
Use with care if using insulin
Always review for possible drug interactions
Watch for drugs that alkalinize urine
Diuresis may be limited by dehydration
Perform initial determination of serum electrolytes, BUN uric acid, and glucose to monitor for electrolyte imbalances
Loop Diuretics
These are big!!!
Torsemide (Demadex)
Furosemide (Lasix)
works within 10 min
Bumetanide (Bumex)
doesn’t effect electrolytes like most of these do
Torsemide is?
Demadex
Furosemide is ?
Lasix