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What are the 7 Classes of Diuretics? Examples?
Use of diuretics?
What are the 7 Classes of Diuretics? Examples?
1. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: ACETAZOLAMIDE, DORZOLAMIDE
2. Osmotic diuretics: MANNITOL
3. Loop diuretics: FUROSEMIDE, Bumetanide, Toresemide, Ethacrynic acid
4. Thiazides: HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, METOLAZONE, Bendroflumethazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydroflumethiazide, Inadapamide, Polythiazide
5. K+ Sparing: (a) AMILORIDE, TRIAMTERENE (b) SPIRANOLACTONE
6. Natriuretic Peptides: Nesiritide
7. ADH Antagonists:

Use of diuretics:
(1) Edematous states: CHF, Kidney disease, Hepatic cirrhosis, Pulmonary edema
(2) Non-edematous states: HTN, Nephrolithiasis, Hypercalcemia, Diabetes insipidus
(3) Miscellaneous: Intoxications
Acetozolamide: Use?
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR
(1) Alkalinisation to promote excretion of weak acids (e.g. uric acid, cysteine, aspirin)
(2) Mountain sickness prophylaxis
(3) Metabolic alkalosis [2nd line if standard procedures are contraindicated]
(4) Systemic application in emergency lowering of IOP in glaucoma
Acetozolamide:
Route?
Onset & Duration?
Excretion?
Effect on CNS?
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR
Route: Oral, IV
Onset & Duration: Effective in 30min, Persist for 12h
Excretion: Via proximal tubule, Enhanced NaCl reabsorbtion downstream may reduce effectiveness of diuretic
CNS Effect: Decreased rate of CSF fluid formation [no clinical significance listed]
Acetozolamide: MOA/PD?
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR
Acetozolamide: AE?
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR
(1) Metabolic acidosis
(2) Renal stones due to enhanced phosphaturia, calciuria, decreased solubility in alkaline urine, & decreased secretion of solubilizing factors [e.g. citrate]
(3) Renal K+ loss
Acetozolamide: Contra?
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR
Hepatic cirrhosis b/c urine alkalinization causes reversal of NH4+ trapping in acidic urine leading to hepatic encephalopathy
Dorzolamide: Use?
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR
USE: Topical application for treatment of glaucoma
Dorzolamide: MOA/PD?
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR:
(1) Blocks sodium bicarbonate secretion
(2) Decreased rate of aqueous humor formation
Mannitol: Use?
OSMOTIC DIURETIC
(1) Water diuresis in preference to sodium excretion to maintain tubular flow [TEST dose in non-responders]
(2) Reduce ICP/IOP
Mannitol:
Route?
Onset, Duration, & Excretion?
OSMOTIC DIURETIC
Route: IV

Onset, Duration, & Excretion: Immediate onset & excreted via GFR within 30-60min
Mannitol: MOA/PD?
OSMOTIC DIURETIC
Retains water within tubule, Some increase in natriuresis
Mannitol: AE?
OSMOTIC DIURETIC
(1) Extracellular volume expansion [CHF, pulmonary edema]
(2) Headache, nausea, vomiting
(3) Dehydration
(4) Hypernatremia
Furosemide: Others in same class?
LOOP DIURETICS
Bumetanide, Torsemide ; Ethacrynic acid
Furosemide: Use?
LOOP DIURETICS
(1) Edematours conditions, especially emergencies [Acute pulmonary edema/CHF]
(2) Acute hypercalcemia/hyperkalemia
(3) Acute renal failure adjustment of oligurea, enhancement of K+ secretion [oliguric renal failure --> nonoliguric renal failure], "flushing of bubbles"
(4) Anion overdoes, combined with saline infusions [bromide, fluoride, iodide]
(5) Forced diuresis
(6) HTN/CHF [2nd line for refractory cases]
LOOP DIURETICS
Furosemide:
Route?
Onset & Duration?
Elimination?
Route: Oral, IV

Onset & Duration: Instant onset, Duration 2-3h

Elimination: Through glomerular filtration and tubular secretion
Furosemide: MOA/PD?
LOOP DIURETICS
(1) Inhibition of the coupled Na+/K+/Cl- transport system in thick ascending limb
(2) Has direct effects on blood flow [e.g. renal, pulmonary]
Furosemide: DI?
LOOP DIURETIC
DON'T use with aminoglycosides b/c increase ototoxicity [both drugs are ototoxic]
Furosemide: AE?
LOOP DIURETICS
(1) Hypokalemia [can cause metabolic acidosis]
(2) Ototoxicity usually reversible
(3) Hyperuricemia [gouty attack]
(4) Hypomagnesaemia
(5) Allergic rxn to sulfonamide moiety
Hydrochlorothiazide: Use?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
(1) HTN [inexp, effective, safe, one daily dose, no dose titration needed]
(2) CHF
(3) Kidney stones due to IDIOPATHIC hypercalciuria [e.g. Ca2+ hyperabsorbers, Leakers, Phostphate leakers]
(4) Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Hydrochlorothiazide:
Route?
Onset?
Excretion?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
Route: Usually oral

Onset: Diuresis last 3-7days, It takes 1-3 weeks to stabalize HTN due to long acting vasodilation

Excretion: Organic acid secretory system
Hydrochlorothiazide: MOA/PD?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
Inhibit NaCl- symporter in DCT, Enhance calcium reabsorb [mech unknown]
Hydrochlorothiazide: AE?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
Mostly similar to loop diuretics but less pronounced:
(1) Hypokalemia [can cause metabolic acidosis]
(2) Hyperuricemia [gouty attack]
(3) Hypernatriuria
(4) Impaired carb tolerance
(5) Hyperlipidemia
(6) Allergic rxn
Hydrochlorothiazide: Contra?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
Not absolute, require monitoring:
(1) Arrhythmias
(2) Diabetics
Hydrochlorothiazide: DI?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
Since they compete for the organic acid secretory system they will reduce the excretion of other organic acids
Amiloride/Triamterene: Use?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
Given w/ thiazides or loop to improve K+ retention
Amiloride/Triamterene:
Excretion [Amiloride/Triamterene]?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
(1) Amiloride [renal secretion only]
(2) Triamterene [hepatic metab & renal secretion]
Amiloride/Triamterene: MOA/PD?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
Block ENac in in collecting duct [unlike spironolactone have diuretic activity even in people w/ Addison disease]
Amiloride/Triamterene:
AE [Amiloride/Triamterene]?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
(1) Hyperkalemia [can cause metabolic acidosis]
(2) Triamterene can cause acute renal failure [+ indomethacine], kidney stones
Amiloride/Triamterene: DI?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
Hyperkalemia aggravated by B-blockers and ACE inhibitors
Metolazone: Use?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC:
(1) HTN [low dose and combo therapy]
(2) Edema
(3) Instead of other thiazides in combo treatment of furosemide [loop diuretic] resistance
Metolazone:
Route?
Duration?
Special?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
Route: Oral bioavail good
Duration: 12-24hr
Special: Unlike other thiazides also effective at GFR < 30mL
Metolazone: MOA/PD?
THIAZIDE DIURETIC
Similar to thiazide diuretics [Inhibit NaCl- symporter in DCT]
Spironolactone/Canreonate: Use?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
(1) Diuretic of choice in hepatic cirrhosis & secondary hyperaldosteronism
(2) Given w/ thiazides or loop to improve K+ retention
(3) Heart failure [prevents remodeling]
Spironolactone/Canreonate: Excretion [Spironolactone/Canreonate]?
Onset?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
Route: Spironolactone [oral], Canreonate [IV prodrug]
Onset: Delayed
Spironolactone/Canreonate: MOA/PD?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
Aldosterone antagonist --> Mild increase NaCl excretion in late distal tubule & collecting duct
Spironolactone/Canreonate: AE?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
(1) Hyperkalemia [can cause metabolic acidosis]
(2) Gynaecomastia
Spironolactone/Canreonate: DI?
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETIC
Hyperkalemia aggravated by B-blockers and ACE inhibitors
Nesiritide: Use?
NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE:
Infusion in acute severe heart failure
Nesiritide:
Route?
Half life?
NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
Route: IV [peptide drug]
Half-life: t1/2 = 18min
Nesiritide: MOA/PD?
NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
(1) Activate guanylyl cyclase in many tissues --> smooth muscle relaxation
(2) Multiple functional and interlinked antagonism for renin, angiotensin II, aldosterone, ADH --> Increased GFR and decreased tubular Na+ absorption
Diuretics: DI w/ any diuretics?
(1) Tetracycline w/ any diuretic can increase BUN