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2. Diuretic - Wikipedia

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   The antihypertensive actions of some diuretics (thiazides and loop diuretics in particular) are independent of their diuretic effect. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] That is, the reduction in blood pressure is not due to decreased blood volume resulting from increased urine production , but occurs through other mechanisms and at lower doses than that required to ...

3. Hydrochlorothiazide - Wikipedia

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   Hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hydrodiuril among others, is a diuretic medication used to treat hypertension and swelling due to fluid build-up. [4] Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the urine. [4]

4. Hepatic hydrothorax - Wikipedia

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   A loop diuretic is added if there is insufficient response. [1] The amount of sodium excreted in urine is monitored before and during treatment to adjust diuretic dosage based on response. [5] Additionally, vasoconstrictors, such as midodrine, may help increase salt output by the kidneys. [6] Hepatic hydrothorax after treatment with pleurodesis.

5. Bendroflumethiazide - Wikipedia

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   Bendroflumethiazide, formerly bendrofluazide, trade name Aprinox, is a thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension. Bendroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic which works by inhibiting sodium reabsorption at the beginning of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT). Water is lost as a result of more sodium reaching the collecting ducts.

6. Diuresis - Wikipedia

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   Osmotic diuresis is the increase of urination rate caused by the presence of certain substances in the proximal tubule (PCT) of the kidneys. [2] The excretion occurs when substances such as glucose enter the kidney tubules and cannot be reabsorbed (due to a pathological state or the normal nature of the substance).

7. Chlortalidone - Wikipedia

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   As with other thiazide diuretics, chlortalidone crosses the placenta and is excreted in breast milk. [49] Chlortalidone may suppress lactation, and has been used for this indication. Due to its long half-life, chlortalidone may accumulate in newborns via breast milk, despite receiving only about 6% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose. [50]

8. Here’s Exactly How Much Protein You Need To Build 1 ... - AOL

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   The average adult should consume at least 0.35 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily to maintain their existing muscle mass and promote overall health, according to the The Academy of ...

9. Loop diuretic - Wikipedia

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   Diuretic resistance is defined as failure of diuretics to reduce fluid retention (can be measured by low urinary sodium) despite using the maximal dose of drugs. There are various causes for the resistance towards loop diuretics.