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Diuretics

– Diuretics interferes with the sodium absorption in the kidney.

– Increases the urine output.  Decreases the preload and afterload.

Major Side Effects:

• – Hyponatremia
• – Orthostatic Hypotension
• – Dehydration

TYPES OF DURETICS

Loop Diuretics

• Bumetanide (Bumex)
• Furosemide (Lasix)

Osmotic Diuretics

• Mannitol

Pottasium Sparing Diuretics

• Spironolacton (Aldactone)
• Amiloride (Midamor)
• Triamterene

Thizade Diuretics

• Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
• Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
• Causes the depletion of sodium and water.

• ♣ Can induce Hyperglycemia