Diuretics

Question 1

Diuril

Answer 1

Generic Name: Chlorothiazide
Class: Thiazide Diuretics
Indications: Edema; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with sulfa allergy; Interacts with certain meds (digoxin, lithium, etc); May cause hypokalemia
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 2

Thalitone

Answer 2

Generic Name: Chlorthalidone
Class: Thiazide Diuretics
Indications: Edema; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Interacts with certain meds (digoxin, lithium, etc); May cause hypokalemia; Should take with food; Use with caution in pt with sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 3

Hydrodiuril

Answer 3

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide
Class: Thiazide Diuretics
Indications: Edema; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Found in many HTN combo products; Interacts with certain meds (digoxin, lithium, etc); May cause hypokalemia; Use with caution in pt with sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 4

Lozol

Answer 4

Generic Name: Indapamide
Class: Thiazide Diuretics
Indications: Hypertension
Special Considerations: Interacts with certain meds (digoxin, lithium, etc); May cause hypokalemia; Use with caution in pt with sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 5

Zaroxolyn

Answer 5

Generic Name: Metolazone
Class: Thiazide Diuretics
Indications: Edema; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Interacts with certain meds (digoxin, lithium, etc); May cause hypokalemia; Use with caution in pt with sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 6

Bumex

Answer 6

Generic Name: Bumetanide
Class: Loop Diuretics
Indications: Edema; Hypertension
Special Considerations: May cause hypokalemia; Use with caution in pt with a sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid

Question 7

Edecrin

Answer 7

Generic Name: Ethacrynic Acid
Class: Loop Diuretics
Indications: Edema; Hypertension
Special Considerations: May cause hypokalemia; Pt should take oral form with food
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid

Question 8

Lasix

Answer 8

Generic Name: Furosemide
Class: Loop Diuretics
Indications: Edema, Hypertension
Special Considerations: May cause hypokalemia; Use with caution in pt with a sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 9

Demadex

Answer 9

Generic Name: Torsemide
Class: Loop diuretics
Indications: Edema, Hypertension
Special Considerations: May cause hypokalemia; Use with caution in pt with sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 10

Inspra

Answer 10

Generic Name: Eplerenone
Class: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Indications: Heart failure; Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use of salt substitute seasonings (Mrs. Dash, etc); Interacts with potassium supplements, and other meds that increase potassium (ACEIs, ARBs, etc); May cause gynecomastia and hyperkalemia
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 11

Aldactone

Answer 11

Generic Name: Spironolactone
Class: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Indications: Edema, Heart failure, Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid in pregnant pt; Avoid use of salt substitute seasoning (Mrs. Dash, etc); Interacts with potassium supplements and other meds that increase potassium (ACEIs, ARBs, etc); May cause gynecomastia and hyperkalemia; NIOSH med
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 12

Dyrenium

Answer 12

Generic Name: Triamterene
Class: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Indications: Edema, Heart failure, Hypertension
Special Considerations: Avoid use of salt substitute seasonings (Mrs. Dash, etc); Commonly found in combination with HCTZ (maxzide, etc); Interacts with potassium supplements, and other meds that incrase potassium (ACEIs, ARBs, etc); May cause hyperkalemia
Dosage Forms: Oral solid