Potassium sparing diuretics et al

Question 1

Give examples of weak diuretics

Answer 1

Amiloride and Triamterene

Question 2

What supplements should be avoided while on potassium sparing diuretics

Answer 2

Potassium supplements

Question 3

What drug given with potassium sparing diuretics can cause severe hyperkalaemia

Answer 3

Ace inhibitors

Question 4

Examples of strong potassium sparing diuretics ( aldosterone antagonists) or Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists

Answer 4

Spironolactone
Eplerenone

Question 5

Side effect of Spironolactone

Answer 5

Gynaecomastia , breast tenderness, hyperkalaemia (discontinue)

Question 6

Indication of mannitol

Answer 6

Is an osmotic diuretic used to treat cerebral oedema and raised intra- ocular pressure

Question 7

Indication of Acetazolamide

Answer 7

Used in Glaucoma and epilepsy

Question 8

Indication of eye drops of dorzolamide and brinzolamide

Answer 8

Inhibit formation of aqueous humour
It is also used in glaucoma