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2. Diuretic - Wikipedia

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   A diuretic (/ ˌ d aɪ j ʊ ˈ r ɛ t ɪ k /) is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This includes forced diuresis. A diuretic tablet is sometimes colloquially called a water tablet. There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from the body, through the kidneys ...

3. Furosemide - Wikipedia

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   Other diuretics (e.g. ethacrynic acid, hydrochlorothiazide) Synergistic effects with other antihypertensives (e.g. doxazosin) Sucralfate; Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs: Analgesics: increased risk of kidney damage (nephrotoxicity) with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; antagonism of diuretic effect with NSAIDs

4. Cardiovascular agents - Wikipedia

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   For potassium-sparing diuretics, its common side effects include hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis and sexual dysfunction specifically for spironolactone. [4] [5] The use of diuretics should be avoided in patients with severe dehydration, anuria (absence of urine production). [4]

5. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist - Wikipedia

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   Common side effects for antimineralocorticoid medications include nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. [4] Clinically significant hyperkalemia is possible, and warrants serum potassium monitoring on a periodic basis. The pathophysiology of hyperkalemia is that antimineralocorticoid medications reduce potassium (K) excretion.

6. Potassium-sparing diuretic - Wikipedia

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   Potassium-sparing diuretics or antikaliuretics [1] refer to drugs that cause diuresis without causing potassium loss in the urine. [2] They are typically used as an adjunct in management of hypertension , cirrhosis , and congestive heart failure . [ 3 ]

7. Torasemide - Wikipedia

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   Common side effects include headache, increased urination, diarrhea, cough, and dizziness. [1] Other side effects may include hearing loss and low blood potassium. [1] Torasemide is a sulfonamide and loop diuretic. [1] Use is not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding. [2] It works by decreasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys. [1]