Renal and Genitourinary Systems

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Chapter 25 Renal and Genitourinary Systems

Thiazide Diuretics

Prototype and Common Drugs

MOA (Mechanism of Action)

Loop Diuretics

Description

Diuretics result in increased urine production and also lower blood pressure.

MOA (Mechanism of Action)

image Generally speaking, diuretics manipulate a solute (usually Na+), and water passively follows:

Important Notes

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Description

Potassium-sparing diuretics are diuretics that result in increased urine production and also lower blood pressure while increasing serum levels of potassium.

Prototypes and Common Drugs

MOA (Mechanism of Action)