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Unit 4- Diuretics Flashcards

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Acetazolamide

Drug class

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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Acetazolamide

Mechanism

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Inhibits luminal carbonic anhydrase at proximal tubule –> less activity of Na/H antiporter, decreased HCO3 and Na+ (and water) reabsorption

FeNa = 5%

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Acetazolamide

Uses

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Decrease intraocular volume/pressure and the prevention and treatment of mountain sickness

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Acetazolamide

Side effects

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Increased K+ excretion and metabolic acidosis

Hepatic encephalopathy, BM depression, skin toxicity, allergic reactions

Contraindicated in cirrhotic patients;

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Methazolamide

Drug class

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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Methazolamide

Mechanism

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Inhibits luminal carbonic anhydrase at proximal tubule –> less activity of Na/H antiporter, decreased HCO3 and Na+ (and water) reabsorption

FeNa = 5%

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Methazolamide

Uses

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Decrease intraocular volume/pressure and the prevention and treatment of mountain sickness

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Methazolamide

Side effects

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Increased K+ excretion and metabolic acidosis

Hepatic encephalopathy, BM depression, skin toxicity, allergic reactions

Contraindicated in cirrhotic patients;

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Dichlorphenamide

Drug class

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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Dichlorphenamide

Mechanism

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Inhibits luminal carbonic anhydrase at proximal tubule –> less activity of Na/H antiporter, decreased HCO3 and Na+ (and water) reabsorption

FeNa = 5%

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Dichlorphenamide

Uses

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Decrease intraocular volume/pressure and the prevention and treatment of mountain sickness

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Dichlorphenamide

Side effects

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Increased K+ excretion and metabolic acidosis

Hepatic encephalopathy, BM depression, skin toxicity, allergic reactions

Contraindicated in cirrhotic patients;

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Aminophylline

Drug class

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Bronchodilator (Methylxanthine)

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Aminophylline

Mechanism

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Phosphodiesterase inhibition and enhanced signalling via increased cAMP and cGMP; works at proximal tubule; decreased HCO3 and Na+ (and water) reabsorption

FeNa = 5%; aminophylline = theophylline + ethyelenediamine (solubility agent); metabolized by liver;

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Aminophylline

Uses

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Reduce inflammation and bronchospasm in moderate to severe asthma, night symptoms;

NOT as diuretic

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Aminophylline

Side effects

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Larger doses give nausea, vomiting, CNS stimulation or seizures, tachycardia/arrythmias

cimetidine and quinoline increase blood levels

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Mannitol

Drug class

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Osmotic diuretic

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Mannitol

Mechanism

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Opposes water and sodium reabsorption at proximal tubule –> increased osmolarity of tubular fluid

FeNa = 5%; must give IV; other osmotic diuretics include glucose, urea, isorbide

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Mannitol

Uses

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Increased clearance of drugs, minimize renal failure (shock or surgery), decrease intraocular or intracranial pressures, diagnose oliguria

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Mannitol

Side effects

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Risk of pulmonary edema

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Furosemide

Drug class

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Loop diuretic (- charge)

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Furosemide

Mechanism

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  • Inhibits Cl portion of Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in luminal membrane at medullary and cortical (proximal) talH –> decreased K+, Ca++ and Na+ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss
  • FeNa = 25%; eventually causes increase in PT reabsorption,decreases positive & negative free water clearance; decreases cortex-medulla molarity gradient;
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Furosemide

Uses

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  • Crisis edema (pulmonary, CHF, cirrhosis), hypercalcemia, drug toxicity/OD; severe hypertension in setting of CHF or cirrhosis
  • take before salty meals, reduce salt intake; useful in patients with renal insufficiency (GFR < 30-40)
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Furosemide

Side effects

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  • Hypokalemia/hypocalcemia/hypomagnesemia (–> arrhythmia), contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine, ototoxicity (esp. w/aminoglycoside)
  • Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, nephrocalcinosis, drug interactions; erectile dysfunction
  • Avoid NSAIDs
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Bumetanide

Drug class

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Loop diuretic (- charge)

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Bumetanide

Mechanism

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  • Inhibits Cl portion of Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in luminal membrane at medullary and cortical (proximal) talH –> decreased K+, Ca++ and Na+ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss
  • FeNa = 25%; eventually causes increase in PT reabsorption,decreases positive & negative free water clearance; decreases cortex-medulla molarity gradient;
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Bumetanide

Uses

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  • Crisis edema (pulmonary, CHF, cirrhosis), hypercalcemia, drug toxicity/OD; severe hypertension in setting of CHF or cirrhosis
  • take before salty meals, reduce salt intake; useful in patients with renal insufficiency (GFR < 30-40)
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Bumetanide

Side effects

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  • Hypokalemia/hypocalcemia/hypomagnesemia (–> arrhythmia), contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine, ototoxicity (esp. w/aminoglycoside)
  • Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, nephrocalcinosis, drug interactions; erectile dysfunction
  • Avoid NSAIDs
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Ethacrynic acid

Drug class

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Loop diuretic (- charge)

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Ethacrynic acid

Mechanism

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  • Inhibits Cl portion of Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in luminal membrane at medullary and cortical (proximal) talH –> decreased K+, Ca++ and Na+ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss
  • FeNa = 25%; eventually causes increase in PT reabsorption,decreases positive & negative free water clearance; decreases cortex-medulla molarity gradient;
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Ethacrynic acid

Uses

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  • Crisis edema (pulmonary, CHF, cirrhosis), hypercalcemia, drug toxicity/OD; severe hypertension in setting of CHF or cirrhosis; sulfa-free
  • useful in patients with renal insufficiency (GFR < 30-40)
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Ethacrynic acid

Side effects

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  • Hypokalemia/hypocalcemia/hypomagnesemia (–> arrhythmia), contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine, ototoxicity (esp. w/aminoglycoside)
  • Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, nephrocalcinosis, drug interactions; erectile dysfunction
  • Avoid NSAIDs
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Chlorthiazide

Drug class

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Thiazide diuretic (- charge)

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Chlorthiazide

Mechanism

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Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss

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Chlorthiazide

Uses

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HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Chlorthiazide

Side effects

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Hypokalemia/hypercalcemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

FeNa = 8%; lethal interaction w/quinidine (v. tach –> fib, may be due to hyperkalemia); avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; increased risk of hypokalemia w/anti-inflammatory steroids or Amphotericin B; decreases positive free water clearance

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Hydrochlorothiazide

Drug class

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Thiazide diuretic (- charge)

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Hydrochlorothiazide

Mechanism

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Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss

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Hydrochlorothiazide

Uses

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HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Hydrochlorothiazide

Side effects

A

Hypokalemia/hypercalcemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

FeNa = 8%; lethal interaction w/quinidine (v. tach –> fib, may be due to hyperkalemia); avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; increased risk of hypokalemia w/anti-inflammatory steroids or Amphotericin B; decreases positive free water clearance

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Chlorthalidone

Drug class

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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Chlorthalidone

Mechanism

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Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss

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Chlorthalidone

Uses

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Reduce stroke risk, CHF events; HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Chlorthalidone

Side effects

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Hypokalemia/hypercalcemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

FeNa = 8%; lethal interaction w/quinidine (v. tach –> fib, may be due to hyperkalemia); avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; increased risk of hypokalemia w/anti-inflammatory steroids or Amphotericin B; decreases positive free water clearance

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Quinethazone

Drug class

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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Quinethazone

Mechanism

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Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss

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Quinethazone

Uses

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HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Quinethazone

Side effects

A

Hypokalemia/hypercalcemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

FeNa = 8%; lethal interaction w/quinidine (v. tach –> fib, may be due to hyperkalemia); avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; increased risk of hypokalemia w/anti-inflammatory steroids or Amphotericin B; decreases positive free water clearance

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Metolazone

Drug class

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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Metolazone

Mechanism

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Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss

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Metolazone

Uses

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HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Metolazone

Side effects

A

Hypokalemia/hypercalcemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

FeNa = 8%; lethal interaction w/quinidine (v. tach –> fib, may be due to hyperkalemia); avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; increased risk of hypokalemia w/anti-inflammatory steroids or Amphotericin B; decreases positive free water clearance

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Indapamide

Drug class

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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Indapamide

Mechanism

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Inhibits the Cl portion of the Na-Cl cotransporter in the luminal membrane at the early distal tubule –> decreased Na+ (and water) reabsorption, increased Ca++ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss

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Indapamide

Uses

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HTN (intravascular contraction), chronic edema (cardiac insufficiency), idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones), nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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Indapamide

Side effects

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Hypokalemia/hypercalcemia, contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine

Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia, -calcemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, impotence, drug interactions

FeNa = 8%; lethal interaction w/quinidine (v. tach –> fib, may be due to hyperkalemia); avoid NSAIDs, bile sequestrants; increased risk of hypokalemia w/anti-inflammatory steroids or Amphotericin B; decreases positive free water clearance

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Amiloride

Drug class

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K+-sparing diuretic; renal ENaC inhibitor (+ charge)

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Amiloride

Mechanism

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Blocks Na channel and Na/H antiporter in lumenal membrane at the late distal tubule and collecting duct –> decreased K+ secretion and distal tubule acid secretion, increased Ca++ absorption

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Amiloride

Uses

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Combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia; edema, idiopathic hypercalciuria (stones); lithium-induced polyuria & toxicity, Liddle syndrome, mucocilliary clearance

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Amiloride

Side effects

A

Hyperkalemia in patients with renal failure or on ACE inhibitors

Contraindicated in patients with renal failure (hyperkalemia), ACEi/ARB use; FeNa = 2%

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Torsemide

Drug class

A

Loop diuretic (- charge)

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Torsemide

Mechanism

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Inhibits Cl portion of Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in luminal membrane at medullary and cortical (proximal) talH –> decreased K+, Ca++ and Na+ reabsorption, resultant K+ loss

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Torsemide

Uses

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Crisis edema (pulmonary, CHF, cirrhosis), hypercalcemia, drug toxicity/OD; severe hypertension in setting of CHF or cirrhosis

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Torsemide

Side effects

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Hypokalemia/hypocalcemia/hypomagnesemia (–> arrhythmia), contraction alkalosis, increased BUN & creatinine, ototoxicity (esp. w/aminoglycoside)

Hyper -glycemia, -lipidemia, -uricemia; hypo -magnesia, -natremia; gout, photosensitivity, nephrocalcinosis, drug interactions; erectile dysfunction

FeNa = 25%; eventually causes increase in PT reabsorption,decreases positive & negative free water clearance; decreases cortex-medulla molarity gradient; avoid NSAIDs, take before salty meals, reduce salt intake; useful in patients with renal insufficiency (GFR < 30-40)

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Triamterene

Drug class

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K+-sparing diuretic; renal ENaC inhibitor (+ charge)

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Triamterene

Mechanism

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Blocks Na channel and Na/H antiporter in lumenal membrane at the late distal tubule and collecting duct –> decreased K+ secretion and distal tubule acid secretion, increased Ca++ absorption

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Triamterene

Uses

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Combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia; edema

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Triamterene

Side effects

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Hyperkalemia in patients with renal failure or on ACE inhibitors

Megaloblastic anemia in patients with liver cirrhosis

Contraindicated in patients with renal failure (hyperkalemia); FeNa = 2%

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Spironolactone

Drug class

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K+-sparing diuretic; aldosterone receptor antagonist

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Spironolactone

Mechanism

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Competes for aldosterone receptor, inhibiting mRNA transcription and translation –> decreased Na and K channels, decreased number and activity of Na-K-ATPase pumps in the late distal tubule and collecting duct –> decreased K+ secretion, distal tubule acid secretion

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Spironolactone

Uses

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Reduction in CHF mortality (30% in NYHA class III and IV); combination with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia; edema; primary and secondary aldosteronism; hypertension; anti-testosterone agent

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Spironolactone

Side effects

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Hyperkalemia in patients with renal failure or on ACE inhibitors; male patients may have gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, and loss of libido; female patients may have amenorrhea, breast soreness, and oligomenorrhea

Contraindicated in patients with renal failure (hyperkalemia); FeNa = 2%; requires a salt-restricted diet; only drug not requiring tubular lumen access

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Conivaptan

Drug class

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Conivaptan

Mechanism

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Vasopressin (ADH) receptor antagonist working at collecting duct –> increased free water excretion

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Conivaptan

Uses

A

Hyponatremia (SIADH, CHF)

New drug class with unproven clinical benefit

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Tolvaptan

Drug class

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Tolvaptan

Mechanism

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Vasopressin (ADH) receptor antagonist working at collecting duct –> increased free water excretion

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Tolvaptan

Uses

A

Hyponatremia (SIADH, CHF)

New drug class with unproven clinical benefit

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