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• What are diuretics used for?

  • Reduce excess fluid
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Treat heart failure
  • Manage edema
  pharmacology medication
• What are the types of diuretics?

  • Thiazide diuretics
  • Loop diuretics
  • Potassium-sparing diuretics
  pharmacology diuretics
• What is a common thiazide diuretic?

  Hydrochlorothiazide
  pharmacology thiazide
• What is a common loop diuretic?

  Furosemide
  pharmacology loop
• What is a common potassium-sparing diuretic?

  Spironolactone
  pharmacology potassium-sparing
• What are side effects of diuretics?

  • Dehydration
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Dizziness
  • Increased urination
  pharmacology side_effects
• What should be monitored when taking diuretics?

  • Kidney function
  • Electrolyte levels
  • Blood pressure
  pharmacology monitoring