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What is a common name for diuretics?
diuretics, also called water pills
What are some types of Thiazide diuretics?
Thiazide diuretics include such commonly used diuretics as hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL, Esidrix), chlorothiazide (Diuril), and chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
Do diuretics cause fatigue?
Some people feel unusually tired when they first start taking diuretics
What are some types of Loop diuretics?
loop diuretics loop diuretics The Potassium sparing kind. IE. Hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene or "Dyazide."
What are some diuretics?
Mannitol, Lassix, caffeine, hydrochlorotyazide
How are diuretics grouped?
Diuretics are grouped into three main categories: thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, and potassium-sparing diuretics. Each category works by different mechanisms to increase urine output and reduce fluid retention in the body. Thiazide diuretics are commonly used for treating high blood pressure, while loop diuretics are often used for reducing excess fluid in conditions like heart failure or kidney disease. Potassium-sparing diuretics help maintain potassium levels while promoting diuresis.
What is idiopathic edema?
the edema in this condition become more of problem after the use of diuretics. the patient can develop edema as a rebound phenomena each time they discontinue diuretics. it is mostly common around eyes. answered by Karambir Dhot
What are some examples of thiazide diuretics?
There are 12 thiazide diuretics marketed in the United States, including hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril, Esidrex), indapamide (Lozol), polythiazide (Renese), and hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin).
What is laxatives and diuretics?
laxatives make you poo and diuretics make you pee.
Can diuretics cause xerostomia?
Yes they do! Diuretics are an antihypertensive drug and they cause xerostomia, diuretics increase urine output not increase saliva production.
What would be a reasonable mechanism for diuretics?
Loop diuretics work by restraining the sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter. Thiazide diuretics restrain the sodium-chloride transporter. Carbonic anhydrase inhibiting diuretics work by restraining bicarbonate transport.
What type of electrolyte imbalance can be caused by diuretics?
There is loss of potassium salts when you use diuretics.
