Phys & Pharm Flashcards
name one osmotic diuretic
mannitol
name one carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
acetazolamide/diamox
where does CAI act in nephron?
PCT
two uses for CAI?
glaucoma - reduce intraocular P
reduce CSF P
name four loop diuretics
furosemide
torsemide
bumetanide
ethacrynic acid (rarely used)
where in the nephron do loop diuretics work?
TAL LOH -
- blocks the NKCC channel
name four thiazide diuretics
HCTZ
chlorthalidone
indapamide
metolazone
where in the nephron do thiazide diuretics work?
DCT (on the NaCl reabsorption symporter)
name two K+-Sparing Diuretics that are Na Channel blockers
triamterene
amiloride
name two K+-Sparing Diuretics that are Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists
spironolactone
eplerenone
name two Vasopressin agonists
pitressin
desmopressin
name two Vasopressin receptor antagonists
conivaptan
tolvaptan
RAAS BLOCKADE
name ADH receptor blockers
-vaptams
RAAS BLOCKADE
two facts about ADH receptor blockers
1 - these stop CD water excretion
2 - hyponatremia treatment only! (no role in HTN treatment)
RAAS BLOCKADE
name two aldosterone blockers and what action do they take?
spironolactone/aldactone
epleronone
- no sodium retention, no K= excretion!