Thiazide Diuretics Flashcards

1
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Mechanism of action

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Blocks NaCl transporter in early distal convoluted tubule

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2
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Side Effect of thiazide diuretics

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Hypokalemia

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3
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Prototype drug

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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4
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Clinical indications

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  1. Hypertension
  2. Congestive heart failure
  3. Nephrolithiasis due to idiopathic hypercalciuria
  4. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
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