Loop Diuretics (Potassium-Sparing Diuretics)

Question 1

What is Spironolactone also known as?

Answer 1

Aldactone

Spironolactone is commonly referred to by its brand name Aldactone.

Question 2

What type of medication is Spironolactone?

Answer 2

Aldosterone receptor antagonist

This means it blocks the action of aldosterone, which helps regulate blood pressure.

Question 3

What condition is Spironolactone used to treat?

Answer 3

CHF

CHF stands for Congestive Heart Failure.

Question 4

What effect does Spironolactone have on blood pressure?

Answer 4

↓ blood pressure

Spironolactone helps lower blood pressure in patients.

Question 5

What is a significant risk associated with Spironolactone?

Answer 5

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia refers to elevated potassium levels in the blood.

Question 6

What is Triamterene also known as?

Answer 6

Dyazide

Triamterene is often referred to by its brand name Dyazide.

Question 7

What type of medication is Triamterene?

Answer 7

Potassium sparing

This means it helps retain potassium while promoting the excretion of sodium and water.

Question 8

What condition is Triamterene used to treat?

Answer 8

CHF

CHF stands for Congestive Heart Failure.

Question 9

What effect does Triamterene have on blood pressure?

Answer 9

↓ blood pressure

Triamterene is used to help lower blood pressure in patients.

Question 10

What is a significant risk associated with Triamterene?

Answer 10

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia refers to elevated potassium levels in the blood.