Osmotic Diuretics Flashcards by Hannah Mc Cosker | Brainscape

Q

name two osmotic diuretics

A

mannitol

calcium

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how do they work ?

A

filtered in the glomerulus but not reabsorbed

osmotically active hence reduce H2O reabsorption

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Q

used for?

A

raised intracranial pressure

acute renal failure

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Q

adverse effects?

A

headache
nausea
vomiting

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Q

prescribing advice

A

anuria

dehydration

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