4 results
Diuretics sites of action on the nephron
1) Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
2) Osmotic diuretics (e.g. mannitol)
3) Loop
of action on the ... nephron 1) Acetazolamide ... triamterene) #nephron ... #nephrology #medications ... #sites #action
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... and their Functions ... acid and most diuretics ... vasopressin control #Nephron ... Pathophysiology #Tubules #Table
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
anti-diabetic medications ... reabsorption in the nephron ... are similar to diuretics ... have good kidney function ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... GI losses (NG suction ... • Discontinued diuretic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm