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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Furosemide: Mechanism of Action, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions, Monitoring, and Patient Education

furosemide* loop diureticinhibition of the Na/K/2Cl symporter in ascending LOHincrease in sodium & H2O, more so than othershypocalcemia, hypokalemia can cause met. alkalosis and can exaggerate digoxin...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding the Therapeutic Uses and Potential Benefits of Amiloride for Hypertension and Edema

amiloride potassium sparing diureticNa channel blocker, late distal tubule, indirectly reduces the secretion of K, used to prevent hypokalemiahyperkalemia w ARB’s/ACE’s or K supplements Amiloride is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Get Relief from Fluid Retention with the Potassium-Sparing Diuretic – Triamterene: Dosage, Side Effects, and Usage

triamterene potassium sparing diureticNa channel blocker, late distal tubule, indirectly reduces the secretion of K, used to prevent hypokalemiahyperkalemia w ARB’s/ACE’s or K supplements Triamterene is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding Spironolactone: Uses, Mechanisms, and Side Effects

spironolactone potassium sparing diureticAldosterone antagonist, late distal tubule, blocks gene expression, prevents Na reab. and K secretionantiandrogenic effect, gynecomastia and impotencehyperkalemia w ARB’s/ACES/K supplements Spironolactone is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding the Sweet and Medicinal Properties of Mannitol: Uses and Benefits Explained

mannitol osmotic diureticfiltered at glomerulus. osmotically attract and retain H2O through the nephron. increase osmotic pressure of the plasma and attract H2O from interstitial and Transcellular fluids.excessive...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Glycerol: A Versatile Compound with Applications in Multiple Industries and Biological Processes

glycerol osmotic diureticfiltered at glomerulus. osmotically attract and retain H2O through the nephron. increase osmotic pressure of the plasma and attract H2O from interstitial and Transcellular fluids.excessive...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Understanding the Uses and Side Effects of Acetazolamide: A Comprehensive Guide.

acetazolamide* carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diureticfor high altitude respiratory alkalosisinhibit (CA) throughout body. CA is required for NA bicarb from proximal tubule, inhibition alkalinizes urinemetabolic acidosisalkalinize urine, can...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Managing Eye Conditions with Dorzolamide: Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects Explained

dorzolamide carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diureticused for glaucomainhibit (CA) throughout body. CA is required for NA bicarb from proximal tubule, inhibition alkalinizes urinemetabolic acidosisalkalinize urine, can decrease excretion...