DIURETICS-LOOP DIURETICS

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SUMMARY

1. They remain effective when GFR is low (CrCl < 20 cc/min), but you have to increase the dose and/or give IV. Quite powerful: excretion of 20 to 25% of filtered sodium.

2. Inhibit the Na+/2CI-/K+ co-transporter & prevent reabsorption of Na+ in the thick ascending segment of Loop of Henle.

3. Hence, prevents development of the interstitial osmotic gra­dient, relied upon by the thin descending segment for water reabsorption.

4. The net effect is loss of both Na+ & water.

5. K+ is co-transported by the pump that is inhibited by loop diuretics, leading to hypokalemia.

6. Loop diuretics also increase Ca+ loss in the urine. Potential concern of nephrocalcinosis.


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