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in high blood pressure sometimes edema develops due to retention of fluid and electrolyte which increases pre- load on heart ,,,so diuretic is used to decrease pre- load on heart by increasing renal out put..
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoTypically Diuretics are prescribed to lower blood volume to reduce edema(swelling) or blood pressure.
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∙ 13y agoThese drugs are given to prevent excess water retention in patients with associated right heart failure
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∙ 12y ago1 example is liver failure. Is the liver is not functioning properly a build up of bodily fluids results. Diuretics allow the fluids to pass to the body
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Can diuretics be given to patient with CHF?
Depending on what caused the congestive heart failure. Normally diuretics such as caffeine are dangerous as they can lead to cardiac arrest for weak hearts.
Who would be given a trousseau and what is it?
patient after thyroidectmy chronic renal failure after-treatment with loop diuretics and cytotoxic drugs
Is two diuretic given at a time?
If the question is "can you give two different diuretics at the same time?" than the answer is yes.
How are diuretics grouped?
Diuretics are grouped into three main categories: thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, and potassium-sparing diuretics. Each category works by different mechanisms to increase urine output and reduce fluid retention in the body. Thiazide diuretics are commonly used for treating high blood pressure, while loop diuretics are often used for reducing excess fluid in conditions like heart failure or kidney disease. Potassium-sparing diuretics help maintain potassium levels while promoting diuresis.
What are some types of Loop diuretics?
loop diuretics loop diuretics The Potassium sparing kind. IE. Hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene or "Dyazide."
What is a common name for diuretics?
diuretics, also called water pills
What is laxatives and diuretics?
laxatives make you poo and diuretics make you pee.
Can diuretics cause xerostomia?
Yes they do! Diuretics are an antihypertensive drug and they cause xerostomia, diuretics increase urine output not increase saliva production.
What are some types of Thiazide diuretics?
Thiazide diuretics include such commonly used diuretics as hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL, Esidrix), chlorothiazide (Diuril), and chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
What would be a reasonable mechanism for diuretics?
Loop diuretics work by restraining the sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter. Thiazide diuretics restrain the sodium-chloride transporter. Carbonic anhydrase inhibiting diuretics work by restraining bicarbonate transport.
What type of electrolyte imbalance can be caused by diuretics?
There is loss of potassium salts when you use diuretics.
Is diuretics banned?
No.
