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
Cardiovascular
flashcards
Decks in class (34)
# Cards
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ACE inhibitors9
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Angiotensin receptor blockers9
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Hypertension13
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Heart failure15
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digoxin10
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Antiplatelets- aspirin10
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Antiplatelets- ADP-receptor antagonists11
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Angina13
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Nitrates9
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Atrial Fibrillation12
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Cardiovascular Disease risk assessment6
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deep vein thrombosis6
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Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor8
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Statins14
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Amiodarone17
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VTE21
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Warfarin16
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Beta blockers10
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CCB15
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hyperlipidaemia6
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Fibrates4
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Bile Acid Sequestrants4
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Nicotinic acid5
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Acute Coronary syndrome10
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Cardiac arrest1
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Oedema4
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Diuretics-LOOP12
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Diuretics- thiazide, and thiazide-like12
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Peripheral Arterial Disease11
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STROKE AND TIA3
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Stable angina4
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HYPOTENSION;3
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aldosterone antagonist4
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Enoxaparin5
