Diuretics Flashcards
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Diuretics:specific drugs
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furosemide;bumetanide;hydrochlorothiazide;spironolactone;Lasix;Bumex;Esidrix;HydroDiuril;Aldactone
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Diuretics:drug actions
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reduces circulating blood volume by increasing urine production and output which leads to -less volume in the vessels;reduced preload;reduced cardiac output;reduced BP
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Diuretics:indications
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hypertension;CHF
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Diuretics:side effects
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hypovolemia;dehydration;excessive electrolyte excretion, can lead to - hyponatremia and hypokalemia
