Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 groups of diuretics?
A
Osmotic Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Loop Thiazides K sparing
2
Q
What are diuretics?
A
Drugs that increase urine output
3
Q
What are the 3 main indications that diuretics are needed?
A
oedema (swelling)
congestive heart failure
hypertension
4
Q
Give an example of an osmostic diuretic
A
Mannitol
5
Q
How do osmotic diuretics work?
A
Inhibit water reabsorption in PCT, increases urine output
6
Q
Give an example of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor?
A
Acetazolamide
7
Q
What is the mechanism of CA inhibitors?
A
suppress H+ production
reduce NA/H exchange
less Na+ reabsorption
produces alkaline urine
