Oedema Flashcards
1
Q
What are 7 types of diuretics?
A
Loop
Thiazide
Thiazide-like diuretics
Potassium sparing
aldosterone antagonist
Osmotic diuretic
Carbonic anhydrase
2
Q
Give examples of each type of diuretic ?
A
Loop:
bumetanide
Furosemide
torasemide
Thiazides:
bendroflumathiazide
cyclopenthiazide
Thiazide-like:
Indapamide
chlortalidone
Potassium-sparing diuretics:
Amloride
triamterene (blue urine)
MRAs:
Spirinolactone
Eplerenone
Osmotic:
Mannitol
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors:
Acetozolamide
3
Q
Diuretics, thiazide, and thiazide-like
What are indications?
A
- First line hypertension where CCB is unsuitable.
- hypertension if BP not adequately controlled by CCB plus ACEi or ARB
4
Q
What is the mechanism of action?
A
