Thiazide and thiazide like diuretics Flashcards
1
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What are thiazide and thiazide like diuretics?
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they act on cortical portion of the thick ascending limb of Henle to inhibit-NaCl—reabsorption
2
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What are the names of thiazide diuretics?
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name ending: thiazide
- bendroflumethiazide
- chlorothiazide
- hydrocholorthiazide
- polythiazide
- chlorthalidone
- indapamide
- metolazone
- xiapamide
3
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What are the benfits of metolazone?
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retains effectiveness in renal failure w/ small doses of furosemide
hypertension and renal disease
4
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What is the proper dosing of chlorthalidone and hydrochlorthalidone?
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oral once daily
24 and 16 hours respectively
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