UNIT 1: CHAPTER 1: ANTI HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS Flashcards
Used in the management of EDEMA associated with cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine abnormalities, as well as in the treatment of HTN, glaucoma, and other several disease conditions
Diuretics
Site of Action of Diuretics
Nephron
Increased urine production
Diuresis
Increased excretion of K+ in the urine
Kaliuresis
Increased excretion of Na+ in the urine
Natriuresis
Main reabsorption site for HCO3- (85%), Na+ (40%), organic solutes, glucose, amino acids.
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
WATER is permeable.
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Site of Action of Proximal Convoluted Tubule
• Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
• Osmotic Diuretics
• Methylxanthines - Caffeine
• Reabsorption of Na+ (5-10%)
• WATER is impermeable.
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Site of Action of Distal Convoluted Tubule
Thiazide Diuretics
• Reabsorption of Na+ (3%)
• Excretion of K+ and H+
Collecting Duct
Site of Action of Collecting Duct
Site of action of:
1. Aldosterone (promotes Sodium
reabsorption).
2. ADH (Increases reabsorption of Sodium
in the collecting duct).
3. POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS
• Thin Descending Limb
• Thick Ascending Limb
LOOP OF HENLE
Site of Action of Thin Descending Limb
Osmotic Diuretics
Site of action of Thick Ascending Limb
Loop Diuretics
• WATER is impermeable
• Reabsorption of Na+
(35%), Mg++, Ca++
Thick Ascending Limb
Brand Name of HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Microzide
Brand Name of CHLORTHIAZIDE
Diuril
Brand name of CHLORTHALIDONE
Thalitone
Brand Name of INDAPAMIDE
Lozol
Brand name of METOLAZONE
Zaroxolyn
MOA: Promotes the inhibition of Na+,Cl- symporter in the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron
Thiazide Diuretics
Effects of Thiazide Diuretics
▪ Diuretic
▪ Natriuretic
▪ Kaliuretic
▪ Retains Calcium