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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 tubules.
Combinations of a
potassium sparing diuretic such as triamterene with a thiazide such as
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), are the suggested agents because of high efficacy,
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 generic furosemide due to good efficacy and low cost. Alternatives are indapamide or bumetanide. Drugs in the class
Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide
Bumetanide Injection
Bumetanide Tablets
(
Bumex
)
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
)
Torsemide Tablets
(
Demadex Tablets
)
Triamterene Capsules
(
Dyrenium
)
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