【我的同传关键词:Diuretics】Diuretics, also known as water pills, are medications that increase urine production, aiding in the removal of excess water and salt from the body. They are commonly pr...
Potassium Sparing DiureticsS.J. EnnaDavid B. BylundXpharm the Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference
Potassium-sparing diuretics, on the contrary, may increase potassium levels. An imbalance in the blood potassium level can cause irregular heartbeat, and must be monitored. Which diuretics are used in heart failure? Diuretics may be taken as pills for early stages of heart failure, but may be...
There are theoretical indications that these diuretics may also save magnesium. This would mean a further protection against the electrolyte disturbances induced by the combination of CHF and conventional diuretic therapy. In three different studies we have confirmed the potassium‐sparing properties of ...
To remember that Spironolactone, Triamterene, Eplerenone, and Amiloride are K+-sparing, think of STEAK!Mechanism of actionAlthough the molecular pathways differ, both types of potassium-sparing diuretics have very similar clinical effects.Aldosterone receptor antagonists (spironolactone, eplerenone) ...
It has been already known that the above-mentioned various types of diuretics are known as natriuretic diuretic drugs with the amount of excretion being in line with the diuretic effect. They can all promote potassium excretion except potassium-sparing diuretics, which is easy to cause hypokalemia....
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Diuretics are widely used in management of hypertension and treatment of edema associated with various disease states including heart failure, hepatic disease and renal disease. Diuretics have five classes: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, loop, osmotic, potassium-sparing, and thiazides and are most common...
Diuretics are pharmacologic agents that increase urine excretion or cause diuresis. There are a multitude of clinical indications for which diuretics may be given. Although increased urine production is the end product, this may not be the primary reason
Thiazide diuretics and loop diuretics are used alone or in combination with other antihypertensives in the treatment of hypertension; they are also used for the treatment of edema due to HF or other causes. Potassium-sparing diuretics have weak diuretic and antihypertensive properties and are used ...