Diuretics Flashcards
Classes of Diuretics
Cardiovascular Diuretics
Physiological Diuretics
Osmotic Diuretics
Loop (High Ceiling) Diuretics
Thiazide Diuretics
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Physiologic Diuretics
Not diuretic by definition, but have diuretic effect
Major effects of Alpha 1 adrenoceptors
Vasoconstriction
Increased peripheral resistance
Increased blood pressure
Mydrasis
Increased closure of internal sphincter of the bladder
Therapeutic uses of osmotic diuretics
Treatment of cerebral edema
Treatment of glaucoma
Treatment of acute renal failure
Mobilization of edema fluid
Used in patients with drug overdose
Examples of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Acetazolamide
Methazolamide
Dorzolamide and Brinzolamide (Topical Ophthalmic)
Adverse effects of Thiazide diuretics
Electrolyte imbalances
Hyperglycemia
Hypersensitivity reactions
Hyperlipidema
Most effective diuretics are
Loop diuretics
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Inhibit the most reabsorption of Na acting on ALoH
Diuretic efficacy of Spironolactone depends on
Levels of endogenous aldosterone
Pharmacokinetics of Triamterine and Amiloride
Admistered orally
Amiloride is excreted by the kidneys
Triamterene is convered to an active metabolite in the liver whihc is actively secreted in the urine
What osmotic diuretic is not metabolized and is elimiated rapidly by the kidney
Mannitol
Pharmacokinetics of Thiazide Diuretics
Administered orally
Absorption is slow and incomplete
Bind extensively to plasma proteins
Excreted maily by the kidneys and are actively secreted in urine by the organic acid secretory machanism
Decreased renal blood flow decreases their effectiveness
Glycerin and isosorbide are administered
Orally
Pharmacokinetics of Spironolactone
Administered orally
Readily absorbed and is highly bound to plasma protein
Extensively metabolized by the liver and is converted to an active metabolite
Onset of action is slow (2-3 days) and duration of action is long
Diuretic
Medication that increases urine flow or urine volume
T/F: Diuretics are drugs that increase urination
False
Potency of diuretics depends on
Where it acts in the nephron
Examples of physiologic diuretics
Water
Sodium Chloride
Therapeutic uses of Thiazide Diuretics
Treatment of edema of CHF, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome and acute glomerular nephritis
Treatment of hypertension alone or combined with other antihypertensive drugs
Treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and useful in central diabetes insipidus
Treatment of calcium nephrolithiasis and may be useful for the treatment of osteoporosis
Treatment of udder edema in cows
Duretics ranked from most effect to least effective
Loop Diuretics > Thiazide Diuretics > Osmotic Diuretics > Potassium Sparing Diuretics
Adverse effects of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Mild systemic acidosis
Hypokalemia
Hyperglycemia