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Diuretics
Drug class
Furosemide 125 mg vials for intravenous application
Class identifiers
UseForced diuresis, hypertension
ATC codeC03
External links
MeSHD004232
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A diuretic (/ˌdjʊˈrɛtɪk/) 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. There exist several classes of diuretic, and each works in a distinct way. Alternatively, an antidiuretic, such as vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone), is an agent or drug which reduces the excretion of water in urine.

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Diuretic

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A diuretic (/ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk/) is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This includes forced diuresis. A diuretic tablet...

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Loop diuretic

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Loop diuretics are pharmacological agents that primarily inhibit the Na-K-Cl cotransporter located on the luminal membrane of cells along the thick ascending...

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Thiazide

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to both a class of sulfur-containing organic molecules and a class of diuretics based on the chemical structure of benzothiadiazine. The thiazide drug...

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Osmotic diuretic

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An osmotic diuretic is a type of diuretic that inhibits reabsorption of water and sodium (Na). They are pharmacologically inert substances that are given...

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Antidiuretic

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reducing urination, opposing diuresis. Its effects are opposite that of a diuretic. The major endogenous antidiuretics are antidiuretic hormone (ADH; also...

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Mercurial diuretic

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Mercurial diuretics are a form of renal diuretic containing mercury. Although previously widely used, they have largely been superseded by safer diuretics such...

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Ascites

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underlying cause. Treatment often involves a low-salt diet, medication such as diuretics, and draining the fluid. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt...

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Furosemide

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Furosemide is a loop diuretic medication used to treat edema due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease. It has had many trade names including...

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Vasopressin

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and oxytocin neuropeptide families: Vasopressin is used to manage anti-diuretic hormone deficiency. Vasopressin is used to treat diabetes insipidus related...

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Insect diuretic hormones

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Insect diuretic hormones are hormones that regulate water balance through diuretic action. The insect excretory system, responsible for regulating water...

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Metolazone

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Metolazone is a thiazide-like diuretic marketed under the brand names Zytanix, Metoz, Zaroxolyn, and Mykrox. It is primarily used to treat congestive heart...

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Chlortalidone

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Chlortalidone, also known as chlorthalidone, is a thiazide-like diuretic drug used to treat high blood pressure, swelling (such as occurs in heart failure...

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Antihypertensive drug

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Among the most important and most widely used medications are thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists...

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Bumetanide

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Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unclear. Bumetanide is a loop diuretic and works by decreasing the reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys. Bumetanide...

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Torasemide

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Torasemide, also known as torsemide, is a diuretic medication used to treat fluid overload due to heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease. It...

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Bendroflumethiazide

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trade name Aprinox, is a thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension. Bendroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic which works by inhibiting sodium reabsorption...

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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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...

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Prednisone

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responsiveness to diuretics, especially in heart failure patients with refractory diuretic resistance with large doses of loop diuretics. In terms of the...

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Potassium acetate

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used as a catalyst in the production of polyurethanes. It is used as a diuretic and urinary alkalizer. Before modern chemistry, it was variously called...

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Spice use in antiquity

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that is indicative of many other kinds of spices such as its use as a diuretic. Common Medicinal Spices by genre: Hot, Pungent Warm, Fragrant Savory The...

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Triamterene

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as Dyrenium and Dytac) is a potassium-sparing diuretic often used in combination with thiazide diuretics for the treatment of high blood pressure or swelling...

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Taraxacum officinale

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colorful description of its diuretic activity.' A study conducted in 2009 noted 'promising' results regarding these diuretic properties, but that further...

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Natriuresis

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by: Medullary cystic disease Bartter syndrome Diuretic phase of acute tubular necrosis Some diuretics Primary renal diseases Congenital adrenal hyperplasia...

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Edema

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underlying mechanism involves sodium retention, decreased salt intake and a diuretic may be used. Elevating the legs and support stockings may be useful for...

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Potassium bitartrate

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Medical uses include as a medical cathartic, as a diuretic, and as a historic veterinary laxative and diuretic. It is produced as a byproduct of winemaking...

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List of sulfonamides

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This is a list of sulfonamides used in medicine. Short-acting Sulfacetamide Sulfadiazine Sulfadimidine Sulfafurazole (sulfisoxazole) Sulfisomidine (sulfaisodimidine)...

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