Pulmonary Drugs and Diuretics Flashcards
Mannitol
Osmotic diuretic
Works in PCT and descending loop of Henle
Treats increases in intracranial pressure
Urea
Osmotic diuretic
Works in PCT and descending limb
Treats increases in intracranial pressure
Acetazolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Work in PCT
Treats glaucoma and mountain sickness
Furosemide
Loop diuretic
Works in the ascending limb
Bumetanide
Loop diuretic
Works in the ascending limb
Torsemide
Loop diuretic
Works in the ascending limb
Ethacrynic acid
Loop diuretic
Works in the ascending limb
Chlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic
Works in the DCT
Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic
Works in the DCT
Chlorthalidone
Thiazide-like diuretic
Works in DCT
Indapamide
Thiazide-like diuretic
Works in DCT
Metolazone
Thiazide-like diuretic
Works in DCT
Spironolactone
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Inhibits aldosterone-receptor complex
Works in intercalated cells of the collecting duct
Good for resistant HTN
Eplerenone
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Inhibits aldosterone-receptor complex
Works in intercalated cells of the collecting duct
Good for resistant HTN
Triamterene
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Blocks sodium transport channels in principle cells of the collecting duct
Amiloride
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Blocks sodium transport channels in principle cells of the collecting duct
Albuterol
Short acting beta-2 agonist