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Cardio Exam 1 drugs
HTN drugs; beta blockers; calcium blockers
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01/18/2013
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Give 4 examples of loop (high ceiling diuretics) and their brand names. Give their site of action.
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Site of action: Thick ascending limb

 

1. Butamide (Bumex) = most potent

2. Furosemide (Lasix)

3. Torsemide (Demadex)

4. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
Term
Give 4 examples of thiazides and thiazide-like diuretic. Give site of action.
 Definition

Site of action: distal convoluted tubule

1. Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)

2. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

3. Indapamide (Lozol) - most potent

4. Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Term
Give 4 examples of potassium-sparing diuretics, their brand names and site of action.
 Definition

Site of action = late distal tubule and collecting duct

 

1. Eplerenone (Inspra) - most orally bioavailable Aldosterone antagonists

2. Spironolactone (Aldactone) -Aldosterone antagonists

3. Amiloride (Midamor)

4. Triamterene (Dyrenium)
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