Osmotic Diuretics

Question 1

Examples of osmotic diuretic

Answer 1

Mannitol

Question 2

Side Effects

Answer 2

1. hypovolemia

2. hypokalemia

Question 3

Clinical indications

Answer 3

1. To increase urine volume – used when water excretion is desired more than sodium excretion
2. Reduction of intracranial or intraocular pressure

Question 4

Toxicity will cause:

Answer 4

1. Extracellular volume expansion

2. Dehydration and hypernatremia