Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Define Natriuretic
A
Loss of sodium in urine
2
Q
Define Aquaretic
A
Loss of water without electrolytes
3
Q
What do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors cause?
A
Loss of sodium bicarbonate in urine and hypokalaemia
4
Q
Name an osmotic agent
A
Mannitol
5
Q
How do SGLT2 inhibitors work?
A
Prevent reabsorption of sodium and glucose
6
Q
What do loop diuretics cause?
A
Loss of sodium and water in urine, hypokalaemia and increased calcium loss
7
Q
What do thiazide diuretics cause?
A
Loss of sodium and water, hypokalaemia and increased calcium reabsorption
8
Q
What is the purpose of an ADH antagonist?
A
Used to treat hyponatraemia, increases free water loss
9
Q
Name an ADH antagonist
A
Tolvaptan
