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Diuretics
Diuretics work within the kidneys to eliminate excess fluid and sodium. There are different categories of diuretics--loop diuretics, potassium sparing diuretics, and thaizide diuretics-- each working in different parts of the kidney.
Combinations of a potassium sparing diuretic such as triamterene with a thiazide such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), are the suggested agents because of high effectiveness, few side effects, and low cost. Alternatively, HCTZ can be used alone with potassium supplements. When a loop diuretic is needed, the recommended agent is furosemide due to its good effictiveness and low cost. Alternatives are indapamide or bumetanide.
Diuretics (particularly thiazide-type) are typically used as first-line treatment in newly diagnosed high blood pressure. These agents are very effective and inexpensive choices for the treatment of hypertension.
Drugs in the class
Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide
Bumetanide Tablets
(
Bumex
)
Chlorothiazide Tablets
Chlorthalidone Tablets
(
Chlorthalidone,
Thalitone
)
Furosemide Oral Solution
Furosemide Solution for Injection
Furosemide Tablets
(
Lasix Tablets
)
Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules
(
HCTZ Capsules,
Microzide Capsules
)
Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene Capsules
(
Dyazide,
HCTZ and Triamterene Capsules
)
Indapamide
Metolazone Tablets
(
Zaroxolyn Tablets
)
Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
(
Aldactazide Tablets
)
Torsemide Injection
(
Demadex Injection
)
Torsemide Tablets
(
Demadex Tablets
)
Triamterene
(
Dyrenium
)
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