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Loop diuretics.Thiazide diuretics.Potassium-sparing diuretics.Osmotic diuretics.Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.Some nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines contain diuretics
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What are some types of Thiazide diuretics?
Thiazide diuretics include such commonly used diuretics as hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL, Esidrix), chlorothiazide (Diuril), and chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
What are some types of Loop diuretics?
loop diuretics loop diuretics The Potassium sparing kind. IE. Hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene or "Dyazide."
Do diuretics eliminate good minerals from your body?
i prefer the word ions rather than minerals. diuretics can be of various types. most diuretics loose ions from body. note- various diuretic loose various ions
Is spironolactone a diuretic?
Yes. References to double-check include nurse and physician drug guides. Jamie 4th semester nursing student
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 a common name for diuretics?
diuretics, also called water pills
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.
Can thiamine interact with drugs?
Oral contraceptives, antibiotics, sulfa drugs, and certain types of diuretics may lower thiamine levels in the body.
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.
Is diuretics banned?
No.
