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The cost of diuretics can vary widely depending on the specific medication, dosage, and whether one is using a brand-name or generic version. Generic diuretics can range from a few dollars to around $20 for a month's supply, while brand-name versions may cost significantly more, often exceeding $100 without insurance. Additionally, prices may differ based on pharmacy pricing and insurance coverage. It's always a good idea to check with local pharmacies or online resources for the most accurate pricing.
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What are some common diuretics?
Common diuretics include thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide, loop diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix), and potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone. Thiazide diuretics are often used to treat high blood pressure, while loop diuretics are typically prescribed for conditions like heart failure and edema. Potassium-sparing diuretics help prevent potassium loss, which can occur with other diuretics. Each type has distinct mechanisms and uses in medical treatment.
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 laxatives and diuretics?
laxatives make you poo and diuretics make you pee.
What is a common name for diuretics?
diuretics, also called water pills
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.
What vitamins act as diuretics?
Yes, especially B6, so be careful if you are already taking diuretics.
How diuretics cause alkalosis?
Often when taking diuretics you are also prescribed Potassium(K). Because the most common "loop" diuretics cause you to pee out excess K. Alkalosis is a result of too much Bicarbonate (HCO3) or too little Hydrogen ion (H). Because of the processes and membranes of the kidney where the K goes the H follows. So if you are taking a loop diuretic and loosing too much K you are also loosing too much H resulting in alkalosis. This is not standard across the board for all diuretics and don't take K just because you are taking a diuretic - too much K can make your heart stop. It is a very fine balance.
