Diuretics in general

Question 1

Diuretics are agents that

Answer 1

increase urine output through net electrolyte (mostly sodium) and water loss

Question 2

diuretics play a major role in

Answer 2

• hypertension
• congestive heart failure
• hepatic cirrhosis with ascites

Question 3

types of diuretics

Answer 3

• loop diuretics
• thiazide diuretics
• potassium sparing diuretics
• osmotic diuretics
• carbonic anhydrase inhibitors