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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
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inhibits enzyme that produces free hydrogen ions which are exchanged for sodium ions in the kidney
They stop the excretion of sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and water |
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Acetazolamide
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
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Methazolamide
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
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Uses of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
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treatment of edema caused by CHF
Treatment of edema caused by drugs used for some types of epilepsy used in glaucoma |
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Loop Diuretics
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Increase the excretion of sodium and chloride by inhibiting re-absorption of these ions in the loop of Henele
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AE of Loop diuretics
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think of everything related to low blood pressure
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Contraindications of Loop diuretics
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severe electrolyte imbalance, anuria and infance
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Osmotic Diuretics
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Can be filtered by the glomerulus but not reabsorbed by the renal tubule
They do not alter electrolyte or acid/base balance |
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Mannitol
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Osmotic diuretic
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Isorbide
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Osmotic Diuretic
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
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Conserve potassium and often combined with other diuretics
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Thiazides and Related Diuretics
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Weak carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Inhibit sodium transport Used mainly for hypertension Many side effects |
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Thiazide
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Chlorthalidone
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Thiazide
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