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Diuretics - Pharmacology

Thiazides diuretics:
 • Inhibit Na+ Cl- cotransporter in distal tubule
 • Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide,
Diuretics - Pharmacology ... the nephron by excretion ... #Pharmacology # ... nephrology #conversion ... loop #thiazide #classes
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... Kidney stones caused ... #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Furosemide (Lasix) Pharmacology
 • IV Furosemide in Acute Heart Failure
 • Causes of Diuretic Resistance
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Furosemide (Lasix) Pharmacology ... Heart Failure • Causes ... of Diuretic Resistance ... • Approach to Diuretic ... #nephrology #pathophysiology
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
organic acids and bases ... acid and most diuretics ... Segments #Function #Pathophysiology ... #Tubules #Table ... #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
• ↓ Renal K+ Excretion ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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myopathies, Excess exertion ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... per day until stable ... Loop diuretics for ... Management #Summary #causes
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... per day until stable ... Loop diuretics for ... Diagnosis #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology