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Bumex
Bumetanide

(loop high ceiling diuretic)
Lasix
furosemide

(loop high ceiling diuretic)
Demadex
torsemide

(loop high ceiling diuretic)
Edecrin
ethacrynic acid

(loop high ceiling diuretic)
What's the mechanism of action for loop diuretics?
Site = thick ascending limb of Henle loop (25% Na reabsorption)

Action = inhibition of Na/K/2Cl symporter
What are the effects of loop diuretics on urine flow and ion excretion?
-Increase of urine flow

-Increase excretion of Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg
What are the main adverse effects of loop diuretics?
-Volume depletion
-Hypo (Na,K,Cl,Ca,Mg)
-Ototoxicity
Hygroton
chlorthalidone

(thiazide diuretics)
Lozol
indapamide

(thiazide diuretics)
Microzide
hydrochlorothiazide

(thiazide diuretics)
Zaroxolyn
metolazone

(thiazide diuretics)
What is the site and mechanism of action for thiazide diuretics?
Site = distal convoluted tubule (5% Na reabsorption)

Action = inhibition of Na/Cl symporter
What are the effects on urine flow and ion excretion in thiazide diuretics?
-Moderate increase of urine flow
-Increased excretion of Na, Cl, K
-Decreased excretion of Ca
What are the main adverse effects of thiazide diuretics?
-Hypotension
-Hypokalemia (increased risk of arrhythmias)
-Red glucose tolerance
-Hyperuricemia
Midamor
amiloride

(K-sparing diuretic)
Dyrenium
triamterene

(K-sparing diuretic)
Inspra
eplerenone

(K-sparing diuretic)
Aldactone
spironolactone

(K-sparing diuretic)
What are the site and mechanism of action for K-sparing diuretics?
Site = late distal tubule and collecting duct

Action = inhibition of epithelial Na channels / blockade of aldosterone receptors
What are the on urine flow and ion excretion with K-sparing diuretics?
-Slight increase in urine flow
-Slight increase of Na, Cl excretion
-Decrease excretion of K
What are the main adverse effects of K-sparing diuretics?
-Hyperkalemia
-Increased risk for arrhythmias
azilsartan
Edarbi

(ARB)
candesartan
Atacand

(ARB)
eprosartan
Teveten

(ARB)
irbesartan
Avapro

(ARB)
losartan
Cozaar

(ARB)
olmesartan
Benicar

(ARB)
telmisartan
Micardis

(ARB)
valsartan
Diovan

(ARB)
nifedipine ER
Procardia XL, Adalat CC

(CCB)
nicardipine SR
Cardene SR

(CCB)
amlodipine
Norvasc

(CCB)
isradapine
Dynacirc

(CCB)
felodipine
Plendil

(CCB)
nisoldipine
Sular

(CCB)
diltiazem ER
Cardizem CD, Tiazac

(CCB)
diltiazem SR
Cardizem SR, Dilacor XR

(CCB)
verapamil SR
Calan SR, Isoptin SR, Verelan

(CCB)
verapamil ER
Covera HS, Verelan PM

(CCB)
atenolol
tenormin

(B1)
betaxolol
Kerlone

(B1)
bisoprolol
Zebeta

(B1)
metroprolol tartrate
Lopressor

(B1)
metoprolol succinate
Toprol XL

(B1)
nevibolol
Bystolic

(B1)
nadolol
Corgard

(Nonselective)
propranolol
Inderal

(Nonselective)
propranolol LA
Inderal LA

(Nonselective)
timolol
Blocadren

(Nonselective)
acebutolol
Sectral

(Intrinsic)
carteolol
Cartrol

(Intrinsic)
penbutolol
Levatol

(Intrinsic)
pindolol
Visken

(Intrinsic)
carvedilol
Coreg

(Mixed a & b)
carvedilol phosphate
Coreg ER

(Mixed a & b)
labetolol
Trandate, Noromodyne

(Mixed a & b)
doxazosin
Cardura

(a1 blocker)
prazosin
Minipress

(a1 blocker)
terazosin
Hytrin

(a1 blocker)
clonidine
Catapress

(a2 blocker)
clonidine patch
Catapress-TTS

(a2 blocker)
guanfacine
Tenex

(a2 blocker)
guanebenz
Wytensin

(a2 blocker)
methyldopa
Aldomet

(a2 blocker)