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'''Bendroflumethiazide''' prevents Na<sup>+</sup> reabsorption. Thus [[hyponatraemia]] is a side-effect. | '''Bendroflumethiazide''' prevents Na<sup>+</sup> reabsorption. Thus [[hyponatraemia]] is a side-effect. | ||
===Potassium-sparing=== | ===Potassium-sparing=== | ||
'''Spironolactone'''. Seems to be pretty awesome. Gains K<sup>+</sup> so [[hyperkalaemia]] is a side-effect. Probably expensive or something. | '''Spironolactone'''. Seems to be pretty awesome. Gains K<sup>+</sup> so [[hyperkalaemia]] is a potential side-effect. Probably expensive or something. |
Revision as of 15:14, 31 December 2009
Get rid of water and used in oedema (reduces excess water) and hypertension (reduces fluid and thus pressure in circulation).
Loop
Furosemide acts on a Na-K symporter (kicks out K+, reabsorbs Na+). Thus hypokalaemia is a side-effect
Thiazide
Bendroflumethiazide prevents Na+ reabsorption. Thus hyponatraemia is a side-effect.
Potassium-sparing
Spironolactone. Seems to be pretty awesome. Gains K+ so hyperkalaemia is a potential side-effect. Probably expensive or something.