Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Three main types of diuretic?
A
Thiazide, loop and potassium sparing.
2
Q
Thiazide mechanism and example?
A
Acts of NaCl cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.
Bendroflumethiazide.
3
Q
Loop mechanism and example?
A
Acts on Na-K-Cl chael i ascending loop of Henle.
Furosemide.
4
Q
Potassium sparing mechanism and example?
A
Aldosterone antagonist.
Spironolactone.
5
Q
Thiazide side effects?
A
Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia and gout.
6
Q
Loop side effects?
A
Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia and gout.
7
Q
Spironolactone side effects?
A
Hyperkalemia, renal dysfunction and gynaecomastia.
