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Main example of a osmotic diuretic? |
Mannitol |
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mechanism of osmotic? |
Increase osmality of urine- more water kept in urine Decreases water reabsorbtion from urine All by increasing pressure within the nephron, forcing water out into the urine |
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What is unique about osmoitic? |
Only diuretic that works outside the nephron lumen |
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How are osmotic/ mannitol given? |
IV Cannot be given orally |
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Main use for osmotic diuretics? |
Treatment of renal failure/ kidney failure |
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Other effects of osmotic treatment? |
Reduces excess brain and eye pressure, not a renal mechanism |
