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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.