Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
What are loop diuretics used for?
A
Hypertension
2
Q
What is the action of loop diuretics?
A
Blocks the reabsorption sodium and chloride
3
Q
What are the side effects of loop diuretics?
A
Hypokalemia, dehydration, orthostatic hypotension
4
Q
What are thiazide diuretics used for?
A
Hypertension
5
Q
What is the action of thiazide diuretics?
A
Block sodium reabsorption, increases potassium levels
6
Q
What are the side effects of thiazide diuretics?
A
Hypokalemia, photosensitiivty, dehydration
7
Q
What are potassium diuretics used for?
A
Hypertension, heart failure
8
Q
What is the action of potassium diuretics?
A
Lose sodium, save potassium
9
Q
What are the side effects of potassium diuretics?
A
Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia, dehydration
