Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Loop Diuretics
A
Furosemide, Bumetanide
Inhibits Na/K/2Cl at LoH
2
Q
Thiazide/Thiazide like diuretics
A
Bendroflumethiazide, Indapemide
Inhibits Na/Cl at DCT
3
Q
Potassium Sparing Diuretic
A
Amiloride
Blocks ENac channels at DCT
4
Q
Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
A
Spironolactone
Aldosterone receptor antagonist at DCT - reduces ENaC activity
5
Q
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
A
Acetazolamide
Increased HCO3 in urine - Na binds to it, H2O follows
6
Q
SGLT2 Inhibitors
A
Empagliflozin
Stops Na & Gucose absorption at PCT
7
Q
Osmotic Agents
A
Mannitol
Increase osmolarity of renal filtrate at PCT
8
Q
ADH antagonist
A
Tolvaptan, Lithium
Aquaretic not natriuetic
9
Q
Alchohol
Caffeine
A
Inhibits ADH release
Reduces Na reabsorption
