Diuretics: Complications and actions (7.6) Flashcards

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: Outline MOA, clinical indications, ADRs

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Loop diuretics: Outline MOA, clinical indications, ADRs

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Thiazide diuretics: Outline MOA, clinical indications, ADRs

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ADR: *Hypocalcaemia

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Potassium sparing diuretics: Outline MOA, clinical indications, ADRs

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Aquaretics: Outline MOA, clinical indications, ADRs

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Outline risks associated with abuse of diuretics

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  • May be used in an attempt to reduce body weight: Do so via Na+ and H2O loss
  • Athletes, eating disorders
  • Present as unexplained electrolyte imbalance
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