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DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE KIDNEY AND RENAL FUNCTION (LOOP DIURETICS…
DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE KIDNEY AND RENAL FUNCTION
LOOP DIURETICS
NAMES
Furosemide
Torasemide
Bumetanide
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Act on the ascending loop of Henle and interfere to a great extent with reabsorption of sodium and water
INDICATIONS
Hypertension with renal impairment
Hypercalcaemia
Oedema due to chronic R.F
Nephrotic syndrome
Renal failure
Hepatic cirrhosis
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NSAIDs and steroids
Gentamicin
Digoxin
SIDE EFFECTS
Hypokalaemia
Sodium depletion
Transient deafness (large dose)
Photosensitivity
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Room temperature at 24 degrees or less. Away from direct sunlight.
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Oral
IV
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETICS
Name
Triamterene
Amiloride
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Antagonize aldosterone on renal tubules
Bind to sodium channels increasing sodium and water excression with some sodium retension
INDICATIONS
Prevent potassium loss
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Impared renal function
Patient on ACE inhibitors
Supplemental potassium
SIDE EFFECTS
Hyperkalaemia
Sodium depletion
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Room temperature 24 degrees or less. Away from direct sunlight
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Oral
Iv