Diuretics — Flashcards

Diuretics_____ is a diuretic that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase

Renal (Diuretics) _____ receptor antagonists prevent myocardial remodeling induced by high levels of aldosterone

Renal (Diuretics) _____ and triamterene are K+ sparing diuretics that may be used to treat Liddle's syndrome, which is characterized by overactive ENaCs

_____ diuretics block the Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter on the luminal membrane of the thick ascending limb

One class of drugs that may treat nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is _____, which enhances the uptake of NaCl and H2O in the proximal tubule

Thiazide diuretics attach to the _____-binding site of the Na+-Cl- cotransporter

Fenoldopam stimulation of dopamine receptors in the kidneys causes increased excretion of _____ and water

Renal (Diuretics) _____, a K+ sparing diuretic, is useful in the treatment of Li+-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

Loop diuretics attach to the _____-binding site of the Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter

Diuretics _____ diuretics decrease the lumen positive potential, thus promoting the excretion of Ca2+ and Mg2+