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What is the main function of diuretics?
What is the main function of diuretics?
Increase the production of urine and get rid of excessive water and sodium ions.
Name a commonly used thiazide diuretic and its function.
Name a commonly used thiazide diuretic and its function.
Hydrochlorthiazide; it relaxes blood vessels and promotes natriuresis.
In which conditions are loop diuretics used?
In which conditions are loop diuretics used?
Heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, and hypertension.
What is the main purpose of potassium sparing diuretics?
What is the main purpose of potassium sparing diuretics?
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Name an example of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and its function.
Name an example of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and its function.
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What is the chemical name of Furosemide?
What is the chemical name of Furosemide?
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Which class of diuretics does Chlorthalidone belong to?
Which class of diuretics does Chlorthalidone belong to?
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Name one brand of Bumetanide.
Name one brand of Bumetanide.
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What is the chemical formula of Metolazone?
What is the chemical formula of Metolazone?
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What is the primary use of Acetazolamide?
What is the primary use of Acetazolamide?
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