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Can diuretics have an affect on tubular function in the nephron?
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∙ 12y ago
Diuretics are medicines which relieve water retention in the body by increasing urination. This effect includes an increase in sodium and bicarbonate in the urine, due to the effect on the reabsorption function of the nephron.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, Diuretics are often classified according to their major site of action such as action on the proximal tubule, the loop of Henle, or the distal tubule.
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How do diuretics affect the kidney?
Diuretics block reabsorption of fluids in the kidneys causing there to be an increase in urinary output due to excretion.
What is tubular kidney disease?
Tubular kidney disease-- Disease of the kidney that affect the tubules, the part of the kidney that allows certain substances to be reabsorbed back into the blood
Do diuretics affect the potency of other medications?
Among the drugs that may interact with diuretics are:.Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.Cholesterol-lowering drugs.Cyclosporine (Sandimmune).Potassium supplements.Lithium.Digitalis heart drugs.
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