Loop diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
What is an example of a loop diuretic?
A
furosemide
2
Q
What do loop diuretics inhibit and what is the result?
A
Na-K-Cl transporter (NKCC)
- reduces absorption of NaCl
3
Q
What are loop diuretics used in?
A
- HF = acute (IV) and chronic (oral)
- resistant hypertension
4
Q
What are the side effects of loop diuretics?
A
- hypotension
- hypokalaemia
- hypocalcaemia
- ototoxicity
- renal impairment
- gout
