6 results
Diuretics sites of action on the nephron
1) Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
2) Osmotic diuretics (e.g. mannitol)
3) Loop
Diuretics sites ... Acetazolamide (carbonic ... Thiazides-type diuretics ... #pharmacology #nephrology ... #medications #sites
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
liver cirrhosis, chronic ... cirrhosis, and chronic ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Refractory Ascites - Ascites that cannot be mobilized or early recurrence that cannot be prevented
Diuretic Resistant:
- Ascites that ... despite dietary sodium ... days, Urinary sodium ... : • Renal: ↑Cr ... management #algorithm #treatment
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Management of Acute and Chronic ... in 4 mL) - IV sodium ... bicarbonate, Diuretics ... mL/min) - Oral sodium ... #treatment #nephrology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
volume expansion + diuretic ... ascites. ... • Urine sodium ... Treatment Overview ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Diagnosis and Treatment ... unavailable 2) Osmotic Diuresis ... correction of chronic ... #management #nephrology ... #sodium