Kidneys Flashcards
Name the 9 side effects of loop diuretics
Confusion Dizziness Arrhythmias Tiredness Lethargy Muscle Fatigue Gout Diabetes Deafness
What is the main side effect of Spironolactone and Eplerenone?
Hyperkalemia
Where do potassium-sparing diuretics act on?
Distal tubule and Collecting Duct
Which drug group that acts on the kidneys is also known as an aldosterone antagonist?
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Furosemide, Bumetanide and Torasemide are all what?
Loop Diuretics
Metolazone, Chlortalidone, Indapamide and Xipamide are all what?
Thiazide-Related Diuretics
Where do potassium-sparing diuretics act on?
Distal tubule and Collecting Duct
Which drug group that acts on the kidneys is also known as an aldosterone antagonist?
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
How do thiazide-related diuretics work?
They block Cl pump and increase levels of Na, Cl and K
How do loop diuretics work?
They block the Na/K/Cl pump so there is increased excretion of all 3
Spironolactone and Eplerenone are examples of what?
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Where do thiazide-related diuretics act on?
Distal Convoluted Tubule
How do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
They increase Na and water excretion and they decreased K excretion
What are the 9 side effects of thiazide-related diuretics?
Confusion Dizziness Arrhythmias Tiredness Lethargy Muscle Fatigue Gout Diabetes Risks when Pregnant
What kind of drugs acts on the Loop of Henle?
Loop Diuretic
