Diuretics: Difference between revisions

 
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''Inhibit Na+/K+/2Cl symporter in ascending limb of loop of Henle, preventing reabsorption and thereby increasing urinary excretion of sodium, chloride, and potassium
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*40mg furosemide = 20 mg torsemide = 1mg bumetanide = 50 mg ethacrynic acid
*40mg furosemide = 20 mg torsemide = 1mg bumetanide = 50 mg ethacrynic acid

Latest revision as of 00:55, 28 January 2026

Types

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High ceiling/loop diuretic

Inhibit Na+/K+/2Cl symporter in ascending limb of loop of Henle, preventing reabsorption and thereby increasing urinary excretion of sodium, chloride, and potassium

  • 40mg furosemide = 20 mg torsemide = 1mg bumetanide = 50 mg ethacrynic acid

Thiazides

Act on the distal convoluted tubule and inhibit the sodium-chloride symporter

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase in the proximal convoluted tubule

Potassium-sparing diuretics

Osmotic diuretics

Increase osmolality and work primarily by expanding extracellular fluid and plasma volume, therefore increasing blood flow to the kidneys

See Also