Thiazide and thaizide like diuretics include Chlorthiazide Hydrochlorthizide Benzathiazide Chlorthalidone etc Thiazide Diuertics are inhibitors of Na/Cl cotransporant channel at Distal tubule. the blockade causes Natriuresis Diuresis For softcoies of lectures email me [email protected] | Pharmacology Notes

💧 DIURETICS REVIEW follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education Diuretics are medications that promote diuresis, aka urination, to remove extra fluid from the body. Important to Monitor: ➡️ Strict I&O – Assess fluid loss ➡️ Daily weights – Compare for changes ➡️ Blood pressure – Loss of fluid = ↓ BP ➡️ Electrolytes – Watch for imbalances ⭐️Types of Diuretics: 1️⃣ Loop Diuretics: Potent, work on the loop of Henle → Lose Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cl → Examples: FurosemIDE, TorsemIDE → Monitor potass