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PCT

a) Major things reabsorbed here
b) main membrane transporter invovled
c) enzyme involved here

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  1. responsible for 60-70% of total reabsorption of NA
  2. carries out isosmotic reabsorption of AA, glucose & many cations
  3. major site for reabsorption of Sodium Chloride& Bicarb

b) NHE3: apical membrane Na/H exchange via NHE3
Na/K ATPase is present in the basolateral membrane to maintain intracellular Na & K

c) Carbonic Anhydrase: bicarbonate is reabsorbed poorly through luminal membrane so it is converted to CO2 & H2O by Carbonic Anhydrase

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TAL

a) Major things reabsorbed here
b) main membrane transporter invovled
c) enzyme involved here

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  1. responsible for absorption of 20-30% of Na
  2. pumps out Na, K, Cl into interstitium
  3. major site for Mg & Ca reabsorption: positive potential in lumen allows Mg2+ and Ca2+ to be reabsorbed via paracellular pathway

b) NKCC2: reabsorption of Na, Cl & K via Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter

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DCT

a) Major things reabsorbed here
b) main membrane transporter invovled
c) enzyme involved here

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  1. reabsorption of 5-8% of Na
  2. actively pumps Na & Cl out of lumen via Na+/Cl- cotransporter NCC
  3. Ca also reabsorbed under control of PTH

b) NCC: actively pumps Na & Cl out of lumen (Na+/Cl- cotransporter)

c)

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CD

a) Major things reabsorbed here
b) main membrane transporter invovled
c) enzyme involved here

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  1. reabsorption of 2-5% of Na–last tubular site for Na reabsorption
  2. controlled by aldosterone, occurs via channels & is accompanied by equal loss of K or H ions
  3. primary site of acidification of union & K excretion
  4. Cl- reabsorbed via paracellular pathway because of negative lumen potential

b) ENaC: inward diffusion of Na via the epithelial sodium channel ENaC leaves lumen negative potential–> drives reabsorption of Cl- & efflux of K+

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

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  1. acetazolamide

2. dorzolamide

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Loop Diuretics

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  1. Furosemide
  2. Bumetanide
  3. Torsemide
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Thiazides

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  1. Hydrochlorothiazide
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Potassium Sparing Diuretics

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  1. aldosterone antagonists: spironolactone & eplerenone
  2. Na channel Blockers: amiloride & triamterene
  3. ADH antagonists: Lithium & demeclocycline
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Osmotic Diuretics

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Mannitol

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Acetazolamide

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Carbonic Anhydrase inhibitor

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Where do Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Act

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the PCT

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Acetazolamide MOA & Effects & uses

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inhibit CA both in the brush border & intracellular CA in PCT

Effects:

  1. Bicarbonate diuresis–>metabolic acidosis results
  2. Increased Na is presented to the CCD, where it is absorbed so more K is excreted–>causes significant K loss in urine–> HYPOKALEMIA
  3. CA inhibition in ciliary epithelium –>reduced secretion of aqueous humor

Uses:

  1. glaucoma
  2. urinary alkalinization for acidic drug toxicity
  3. tx acute mountain sickness
  4. significant metabolic alkalosis
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drug used in high altitude sickness (mountain sickness)

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acetazolamide (CA inhibitor)

acidosis of CSF results in hyperventilation

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Uses of CA inhibitors

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  1. glaucoma
  2. urinary alkalinization for acidic drug toxicity is salicylates
  3. tx acute mountain sickness
  4. significant metabolic alkalosis
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Adverse Effects of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

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  1. cross algernicity with other sulfonamides
  2. hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
  3. renal stones: alkalization of urine by these drugs may cause Ca to precipitate –>renal stones
  4. Hypokalemia
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How can CA inhibitors be used to treat glaucoma

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CA inhibition in the ciliary epithelium –>reduced secretion of aqueous humor

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Where do Loop Diuretics act?

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Thick ascending limb

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Furosemide

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Loop Diuretic

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Furosemide MOA & Effects & uses & ADR

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Loop Diuretic, acts in TAL

  1. Inhibits NKCC2 (Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter)–>produce massive NaCl diuresis–>Edema fluid is rapidly excreted & blood volume is significantly reduced.

The Loop of Henle is the diluting segment, so blocking its function–>reduced ability to dilute urine

  1. also results in loss of lumen positive potential–>decreased reabsorption of ions like Ca & Mg–>Ca excretion is significantly increased
  2. More Na is presented to the CD–>it’s reabsorbed in exchange for K+ & H+–>hykalemic alkalosis

Uses:

  1. Tx of edematous states including HF & ascites
  2. *tx of acute pulmonary edema (LVF)
  3. mild to moderate CHF
  4. severe hypercalcemia
  5. seen commonly in malignancy (so we give large doses of furosemide with fluids & electrolytes)

ADR:

  1. *Hypokalemia–usually given with K sparing drugs
    - ——->Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
  2. Hypomagnesemia
  3. Hypocalcemia
  4. Hypovolemia
  5. *Ototoxicity–> don’t combine with other ototoxic drugs i.e. aminoglycosides
  6. cross hypersensitivity with sulfa drugs–> i.e. if allergic to sulfa drugs don’t use bc may also be allergic
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Uses of Loop Diuretics

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  1. Tx of edematous states including HF & ascites
  2. *tx of acute pulmonary edema (LVF)
  3. mild to moderate CHF
  4. severe hypercalcemia
  5. seen commonly in malignancy (so we give large doses of furosemide with fluids & electrolytes)
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ADR of Loop Diuretics

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  1. *Hypokalemia–usually given with K sparing drugs
    - ——->Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
  2. Hypomagnesemia
  3. Hypocalcemia
  4. Hypovolemia
  5. *Ototoxicity–> don’t combine with other ototoxic drugs i.e. aminoglycosides
  6. cross hypersensitivity with sulfa drugs–> i.e. if allergic to sulfa drugs don’t use bc may also be allergic
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Site of action of Thiazides

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Distal Convoluted Tubule

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Hydrochlorothiazide

MOA

Uses

ADR

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Thiazide, acts in Distal convoluted tubule

MOA: inhibits Na/Cl transporter (NCC) in early segment of distal convoluted tubule

Uses:

  1. HTN (Mild-moderate essential HTN)
  2. Chronic renal calcium stone (bc reduce urine Ca concentration)

ADR:
1. severe hyponatremia
2. hypokalemia
3. cross hypersensitivity w sulfonamides
4. hyperuricemia–>gout
(direct competition of thiazides for rate transport)
5. Hyperlipidemia–>increase serum CH & LDL 5-10%
6. Hyperglycemia due to diminished insulin secretion in patient with preexisting type 2 diabetes

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Effects of Thiazides

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  1. sustained Na & Cl Diuresis

reduction in transport of Na into tubular cell reduces intracellular Na –>promotes Na/Ca exchange
——->results in increased reabsorption of Ca from urine –>urine Ca content is decreased

  1. Reduces BP

initially decrease CO bc decrease blood volume, but later decrease TPR bc decrease Na concentration & Na is responsible for maintaining vessel stiffness.

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Uses of Thiazides
1. HTN (Mild-moderate essential HTN) | 2. Chronic renal calcium stone (bc reduce urine Ca concentration)
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Thiazides ADR
1. severe hyponatremia 2. hypokalemia 3. cross hypersensitivity w sulfonamides 4. hyperuricemia-->gout (direct competition of thiazides for rate transport) 5. Hyperlipidemia-->increase serum CH & LDL 5-10% 6. Hyperglycemia due to diminished insulin secretion in patient with preexisting type 2 diabetes
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Potassium sparing Diuretics act in the
Collecting Duct
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Downside of Potassium sparing diuretics & compensation
Weak therefore rarely used alone; Exception = hyperaldosteronism
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Spironolactone
Aldosterone antagonist; K+ sparing diuretic
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Amiloride & Triamterene
K+ Sparing Diuretics that directly block Na channels in CD
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How do K+ Sparing Diuretics work
Inward diffusion of Na via epithelial sodium channel levels a lumen-negative potential which drives reabsorption of Cl- & efflux of K+
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Spironolactone MOA, Effects, Uses, ADR
Antagonist of Aldosterone in Collecting Duct MOA: by binding & blocking the aldosterone receptor-->reduce expression of genes controlling synthesis of epithelial Na ion channels & Na/K ATPase-->this increases sodium excretion bc less Na is being reabsorbed Effects: 1. increases Na excretion 2. Decreases K+ & H+ ion excretion (bc whenever Na is reabsorbed K is exchanged & excreted 3. may cause hyperkalemic metabolic acidosis Uses: 1. Hypokalemia causes by loop diuretics & thiazides 2. Aldosteronism (occurs in cirrhosis; also seen in Conn's syndrome & with late HF ADR: 1. Hyperkalemia-->can cause cardiac arrest 2. Extreme caution needed when given with ACE-inhibitors bc both inhibit aldosterone 3. gynecomastia (painful, enlargement of breast in males) hirsutism (excess body hair growth), loss of libido & impotence - -->all from anti-androgenic effects
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gynecomastia (painful, enlargement of breast in males) hirsutism (excess body hair growth), loss of libido & impotence
all from anti-androgenic effects of spironolactone
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Osmotic diuretics work where
PCT (where majority of isosmotic reabsorption occurs)
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Mannitol
Osmotic diuretic; acts in PCT; given by IV freely filtered in glomerulus but poorly reabsorbed, so it remains in the lumen Holds water by virtue of its osmotic effect
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Mannitol Effects & uses
Effects: 1. urine volume is increased 2. Can decrease intracranial pressure by osmotically extracting water fro tissue into blood 3. similar effect in eye (reduces IOP) Uses: 1. Cerebral Edema 2. Glaucoma
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Amiloride
K+ sparing diuretic used in lithium-induced diabetes insidious bc prevents lithium's action on CD (Li acts like & replaces Na)
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Dorzolamide MOA
inhibition of CA in PCT
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Urinary Electrolytes in Acetazolamide
Increase Na Increase K VERY increased HCO3
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Urinary Electrolytes in Dorzolamide
Increase Na Increase K VERY increased HCO3
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Blood Chemistry & pH in Acetazolamide
1. hypokalemia 2. acidosis (low pH) 3. Hyperchloremia
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Blood Chemistry & pH in Dorzolamide
1. hypokalemia 2. acidosis (low pH) 3. Hyperchloremia
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Ethacrynic acid MOA
Inhibition of Na/K/2Cl cotransporter in TAL
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Furosemide MOA
Inhibition of Na/K/2Cl cotransporter in TAL
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Torsemide MOA
Inhibition of Na/K/2Cl cotransporter in TAL
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Urinary Electrolytes in Ethacrynic acid
1. Very increased Na 2. Increased K 3. Increased Ca 4. Increased Mg 5. Increased Cl 6. DECREASED HCO3
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Urinary Electrolytes in Furosemide
1. Very increased Na 2. Increased K 3. Increased Ca 4. Increased Mg 5. Increased Cl 6. DECREASED HCO3
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Urinary Electrolytes in Torsemide
1. Very increased Na 2. Increased K 3. Increased Ca 4. Increased Mg 5. Increased Cl 6. DECREASED HCO3
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Blood Chemistry & pH in Ethacrynic acid
1. hypokalemia 2. alkalosis (increased pH) 3. hypocalcemia 4. hypomagnesemia
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Blood Chemistry & pH in Furosemide
1. hypokalemia 2. alkalosis (increased pH) 3. hypocalcemia 4. hypomagnesemia
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Blood Chemistry & pH in Torsemide
1. hypokalemia 2. alkalosis (increased pH) 3. hypocalcemia 4. hypomagnesemia
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Hydrochlorthiazide MOA
Inhibition of Na/Cl cotransporter in DCT
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Indapamide MOA
Inhibition of Na/Cl cotransporter in DCT
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Metolazone MOA
Inhibition of Na/Cl cotransporter in DCT
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Thiazides
1. Hydrochlorthiazide 2. Indapamide 3. metolazone
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Loop Diuretics
1. Furosemide 2. Torsemide 3. Ethacrynic acid
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K+ sparing Diuretics
1. Amiloride (blocks Na channels in CD) 2. Triamterene (blocks Na channels in CD) 3. Spironolactone (blocks aldosterone receptors in CD)
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Thiazides Urinary Electrolytes
1. Increased Na, K, Cl | 2. Decreased Ca
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Thiazides Blood Chemistry & pH
1. hypokalemia 2. alkalosis (increased pH) 3. HYPERcalcemia 4. Hyperuricemia 5. Hyper glycemia
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Loop Diuretics Blood Chemistry & pH
1. hypokalemia 2. alkalosis (increased pH) 3. hypocalcemia 4. hypomagnesemia
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Loop Diuretics Urinary Electrolytes
1. Very increased Na 2. Increased K 3. Increased Ca 4. Increased Mg 5. Increased Cl 6. DECREASED HCO3
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K+ Sparing Diuretics Urinary Electrolytes
1. Small amounts of Na | 2. decreased K
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K+ Sparing Diuretics Blood Chemistry & pH
1. Hyperkalemia | 2. acidosis (decreased pH)
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Diuretics that result in acidosis (pH)
1. CA inhibitors: acetazolamide & dorzolamide | 2. K+ sparing diuretics
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Diuretics that result in alkalosis (pH)
1. Loop Diuretics | 2. Thiazides
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MOA of Spironolactone
Blocks Aldosterone receptors in CD
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MOA of triamterene
Blocks Na channels in CD
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MOA of Amiloride
Blocks Na channels in CD
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Best Diuretic for edema
Furosemide
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Best for HTN & as anti-diuretic
Thiazides
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Best to tx nephrolitiasis with hypocalcemia
thiazides
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best to treat glaucoma
acetazolamide & mannitol
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best to treat cerebral edema
mannitol--NEVER USED IN CF
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Increases risk of HYPERkalemia seen with K sparing diuretics
1. NSAIDS 2. Beta blockers 3. ACE-I
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Reduces Digoxin toxicity
K sparing diuretics
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Increases Digoxin toxicity
loop & thiazides
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reduces efficacy of diuretics by inhibiting secretion into renal tubule
Probenecid
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DOC in CCF
Thiazide
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DOC in Hepatic ascites
Thiazides with K+ supplements or | Thiazides with K+ sparing diuretics
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DOC in Pulmonary Edema of Cardiac origin (LVF)
Loop Diuretics
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DOC in increased intracranial pressure
osmotic diuretics
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DOC in renal edema--nephrotic syndrome
Thiazide & K-sparing or | loop & K-sparing
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DOC in Chronic Renal Failure
Loop Diuretics
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DOC in acute renal failure
osmotic diuretics
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Vasopressin & Desmopressin What? MOA Effects Used to Tx
Antidiuretic Hormone Agonists MOA: 1. facilitates H20 reabsorption from CD by activation of V2 receptors (Gs) 2. increased cAMP-->insertion of additional aquaporin water channels into the luminal membrane of the tubule--> facilitates water reabsorption Effects: reduce urine volume & increase it's concentration Used: in Neurogenic (pituitary) Diabetes Insipidus
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DOC in Neurogenic (pituitary) Diabetes Insipidus
Vasopressin or Desmopressin
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Demeclocycline
ADH Antagonist MOA: 1. oppose the actions of ADH & other peptides with act on V2 receptors 2. such peptides are secreted by certain tumors (i.e. small cell carcinoma of the lung) and cause significant water retention & hyponatremia This is syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) Remember: V2 receptors act through Gs-->increased cAMP-->insertion of additional aquaporin water channels into the luminal membrane of the tubule--> facilitates water reabsorption
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Conivaptan
ADH antagonist MOA: 1. oppose the actions of ADH & other peptides with act on V2 receptors 2. such peptides are secreted by certain tumors (i.e. small cell carcinoma of the lung) and cause significant water retention & hyponatremia This is syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) Remember: V2 receptors act through Gs-->increased cAMP-->insertion of additional aquaporin water channels into the luminal membrane of the tubule--> facilitates water reabsorption
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DOC for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH)
Demeclocycline & conivaptan

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