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Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Pharmacology of ... , Thiazide‐like ... Comparison #Table ... #HalfLife #Dosing ... #CHF #Cardiology
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Diuretic Electrolyte ... +, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl ... , Uric Acid - Thiazide ... electrolytes #effects #pharmacology ... #comparison #table
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... blood pressure; HF ... ultrafiltration; UO, urine ... administration, once a day dosing ... #CHF #Algorithm
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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Metabolic Alkalosis Urine ... - Loop or Thiazides ... Cl > 20 (Saline ... - Loop or Thiazides ... metabolic #alkalosis #algorithm
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... Cl - Non-reabsorbable ... Cl - Loop diuretics ... , Thiazide diuretics ... #differential #algorithm
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... losses (especially thiazide ... diuretics) With ... Reduced GFR, AKI/CRF ... Hypo-osmolar urine
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... losses (especially thiazide ... diuretics) With ... Reduced GFR, AKI/CRF ... Hypo-osmolar urine
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... use of loop or thiazide ... diuretics ... pressure: Active diuretic ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... G-K), K-sparing diuretics ... Na delivery): CHF ... lysis) ± Urine ... ± thiazide / acetazolamide
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and low urine ... diuretics. ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf ... icu #clinical #pharmacology