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Most diuretics exert effects at ___ of renal tubule cells

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luminal (urine) surface

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Mechanisms of actions for diuretics include

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  1. Interactions with membrane transport proteins–(thiazides, furosemide, triamterene)
  2. Interactions with enzymes– (acetazolamide) or hormone receptors– (spironolactone)
  3. Osmotic effects preventing water reabsorption– (mannitol)
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___ is the major extracellular cation and its movement is controlled by ___

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Na+

regulated activated transport via Na-K ATPase

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how do diuretics affect Na+

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decrease Na+ reabsorption at various sites in the nephron

*increased amounts of Na+ (and other ions) enter urine with H2O passively to maintain osmotic equilibrium

***THEY DO NOT INHIBIT NA/K ATPase!!!!

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What are the diuretics of choice to treat hypercalcemia

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saline infusion +/- loop diuretics

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The most
useful diuretic agent in the treatment of recurrent
calcium stones (hypercalcuria) is

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hydrocholorthiazide

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What are the diuretics of choice to treat Edema from HF

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loop of henle agents

osmotic agents-mannitol, ADH antagonists

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What are the diuretics of choice to treat HTN

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thiazides

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What are the diuretics of choice to treat refractory edema

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loop + thiazide

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What are the diuretics of choice to treat alkalosis

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetazolamide)

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What diuretics can have a side effect of causing arrhythmias

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  1. loop of henle agents
  2. thiazides
  3. loop + thiazides
    (–1-3 decrease K+)
  4. aldosteron antagonists and Na channel blockers (increase K+
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What diuretics have a side effect of causing gout?

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  1. loop of henle agents
  2. thiazides

*increase uric acid

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What diuretics can cause high K+

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Aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone)

**K+ sparing

(lisinopril can also cause high K+)

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what is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule

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Almost all of

  1. glucose,
  2. amino acids,
  3. NaHCO3, and
  4. other metabolites are reabsorbed here.
  5. 60-70% of Na+ reabsorbed
  6. (Cl- and H2O follow passively)
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Where/how do Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work?

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inhibit carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzyme in the proximal convoluted tubule, which results in retention of HCO3- in urine (Lumen) with mild alkaline diuresis

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What kind of diuresis do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors create?

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alkaline diuresis (retained HCO3- in urine)

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What diuretics are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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“-amides”

  1. Acetazolamide
  2. Dorzolamide*
  3. Brinzolamide*

*available topically to avoid systemic complications

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What are the clinical uses of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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  1. chronic management of open angel glaucoma (decrease aqueous humor production and IOP)
  2. urinary alkalinization
  3. chronic metabolic alkalosis
  4. acute mountain sickness

*infrequent use as a diuretic agent (NOT USED IN HF!!)

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What diuretic inhibits formation of aqueous humor and CSF that is dependent on HCO3- transport?

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carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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What diuretics are commonly used for chronic open angel glaucoma

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  1. Dorzolamide
  2. Brinzolamide

*available topically to avoid systemic complications

(carbonic anhydrase inhibitors)

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how do CA inhibitors tx acute mountain sickness

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slows progression of pulmonary or cerebral edema (via decrease in formation of CSF and pH of CSF)

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What are adverse drug reactions of CA inhibitors

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Minor

  1. loss of appetite
  2. drowsiness
  3. confusion
  4. tingling in extremities
  5. hypersensitivity rxns
  6. hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
  7. renal stones (via increase in urinary pH)
  8. K+ wasting
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What are the loop diuretics

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  1. Furosimide
  2. Bumetanide
  3. Torsemide
  4. ethacrynic Acid
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What are osmotic diuretics

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Mannitol

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Where/How do osmotic diuretics work?
diuretic osmotic action limits H20 reabsorption renal segments permeable to water: 1. Proximal tubule 2.   Descending loop of Henle 3.  Collecting tubule **Does not affect Na+ reabsorption
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Describe the transport of ions and water in the loop of henle (descending and ascending limbs)
1. Descending limb: water removal as a result of hypertonic osmotic forces (HCO3-, glucose, osmotic diuretics) 2. Ascending limb: impermeable to H20, but active NaCl reabsorption via Na/K/2Cl cotransport 3. leads to excessive intracellular K+ which then diffuses back into urine which drives the reabsorption of Mg2+ and Ca2+ back into the blood
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Where/how do loop diuretics work?
inhibit NaCl transport (Na/K/2Cl transporter) in the thick ascending loop - this increase Mg and Ca excretion and - increased renal blood flow via RA and prostaglandin system
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What effect to loop diuretics have on electrolytes?
Decrease K+, H+, Ca2+, Mg2+ increase: uric acid
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a decrease in Na+ reabsorption at the thick ascending loop by loop diuretics means more Na+ at collect tubule, ultimately this results in _____
more K+ and H+ loss --> hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
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What effect to CA inhibitor diuretics have on electrolytes?
decrease: K+ (a little), and HCO3- (A LOT)
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what diuretic works extremely fast with IV
furosemide
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What loop diuretics have the following duration of effects: 2-3 hrs: 4-6 hrs: 6 hrs:
2-3 hrs: furosemide 4-6 hrs: torsemide 6 hrs: bumetanide
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What are the uses of loop diuretics
1. CHF**** (enhanced w/ salt restriction, less than 2g/day) 2. acute pulmonary edema 3. refractory edema 4. hypercalcemia
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Patients with HF have reduced diuretic response (ie. to loop diuretics) related to:
1. decreased drug delivery to kidney due to 2. decreased RBF and 3. hypoperfusion activation of RAAS and SNS
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What is the preferred diuretic class because of greater efficacy
loop diuretics
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how do loop diuretics help treat acute pulmonary edema
1. rapid reduction in ECF and venous return | 2. hemodynamic response via decrease in RV output and pulmonary vascular pressure
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what diuretic is used for refractory edema. Used if no response to Na+ restriction or thiazide diuretic - especially useful if renal disease and fluid overload present.
loop diuretic
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Why are loop diuretics given with a saline infusion when treating hypercalcemia?
to prevent ECF volume depletion
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describe the use of low vs high ceiling diuretics
High-ceiling (loop): higher dose for severe CHF and oliguria low-ceiling (low dose thiazides): lower dose for HTN and mild CHF
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What are adverse reactions of loop diuretics
1. hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis (due to increased K+ and H+ loss) 2. hyperuricemia-- may precipitate a gout attack 3. hypomagnesemia 4. hypocalcemia 5. Ototoxicity (ethacrynic acid) 6. OD- rapid blood volume depletion- dizziness, HA, orthostatic hypotension
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there is a higher incidence for ototoxicity with ethacrynic acid (loop diuretic) with:
diminished renal fxn and concomitant aminoglycoside (AG) Abx
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hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis (often seen with loop diuretics) predisposes a patient to
1. ectopic pacemakers and arrhythmias 2. weakness 3. paretheasias
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describe the transport of ions and water in the distal convoluted tubule
1. relatively impermeable to H20 2. NaCl reabsorption via Na/Cl cotransporter 3. active Ca2_ reabsorption via Na/Ca exchanger (regulated by PTH)
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Where/how do thiazide diuretics work?
inhibits NaCl cotransporter in the distal convoluted tubule which increases urinary excretion of NaCl *INCREASE reabsorption of Ca2+ (unlike loop diuretics which decrease it)
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a decrease in Na+ reabsorption at the distal convoluted tubule with thiazide diuretics means more Na+ at collect tubule, ultimately this results in _____
more K+ and H+ loss --> hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
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What are thiazide diuretics
1. hydrochlorithiazide | 2. chlorthalidone
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What effect do thiazide diuretics have on electrolytes?
1. decrease K+ 2. decrease H+ 3. INCREASE ca2+ 4. increase uric acid
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describe the PK of thiazide diuretics
best to take early in day HCTZ: 2x/day chlorthalidone: 1x/day
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Uses of thiazide diuretics
1. Hypertension 2. CHF 3. Hypercalciuria (renal stones) 4. refractory edema
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how do thiazides work to treat hypertension?
counters Na/H20 retention seen with vasodilator use | -moderate reduction in circulatory volume-possible vasodilating effect on vascular smooth muscle
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Reduced urinary excretion of Ca++ decreases incidence of kidney stones
hypercalciuria
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adverse reactions for thiazide diuretics
1. hypokalemia (ectopic pacemakers) 2. hyperglycemia (impaired carb tolerance) 3. hyperuricemia (gout) 4. hyperlipidemia (if used to long-term for HTN) 5. volume contraction may lead to secondary hyperaldosteronism 6. allergic rxns: skin rashes (sulfonamide structure)
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What are sodium channel blockers diuretics
Amiloride | Triamterene
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What are aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretics
Spironolactone | Eplerenone
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describe the movement of ions in the collecting tubule
1. Na+ is driven into the cell exceeds that of K+ leaving 2. Cl- is driven into cells 3. K+ is driven out of cells *K+ excretion is coupled to Na+ reabsorption
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____, through effects on gene transcription, increases the number and activity of both Na+ (ENaC) and K+ membrane channels and the Na+-K+-ATPase in the collecting tubule
Aldosterone
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How/where do sodium channel blockers and aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretics work?
decrease Na+ reabsorption and decrease K+ excretion in the collecting tubule: - by being a competitive antagonist at aldosterone recepto--> blocks synthesis of Na and K channels- Na/K ATPase and -blocking the Na channels on collecting duct lumen to decrease Na reabsorption
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Direct effect to block the Na+-channels on collecting duct lumen to decrease Na+ reabsorption (and thus decreases coupled K+ secretion)
Triamterene / Amiloride
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K+ excretion is loosely coupled to Na+ reabsorption, describe how this affects K+ with different diuretics
loop-thiazide: blocks proximal Na reabsorption--> increase K+ excretion (HYPOkalemia- K+ wasting) Diuretics that block collecting tubule (aldosterone antagonists/Na channel blockers) Na reabsorption receptor--> decrease K excretion (HYPERkalemia- K sparing)
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No utility in HF - do not block pro-fibrotic actions of | aldosterone
Triamterene / Amiloride
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Uses of Spironolactone
1. CHF (blocks aldosterone receptors on heart rather than kidney) 2. block anti-remodeling action in CHF caused by alderosterone on the heart (hypertrophy and fibrosis) 2. primary hyperaldosteronism, hypokalemia 3. HTN (in combo w/ thiazides) 4. Hirsutisim of PCOS (block androgen receptor)
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Uses of Eplerenone
1. CHF if spironolactone not tolerated, | 2. HTN
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Uses of Triamterene/Amiloride
1. edema of secondary hyperaldosteronism | 2. HTN (with thiazides)
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What are the adverse reactions of K+ sparing diuretics?
1. Hyperkalemia--> conduction abnormalities, arrhythmias 2. Gynecomastia (not w/ eplerenone) 3. mild: GI upset, drowisness
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the risk of hyperkalemia w/ K+ sparing diuretics are increased by:
1. increasing age 2. underlying renal dysfunction 3. higher doses 4. combo use of ACEI or ARB 5. use of NSAID analgesics
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Uses of Mannitol
1. increase urine volume in ACUTE renal failure 2. reduce ICP rapidly in acute head injury 3. reduce intraocular pressure acutely in glaucoma
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How does mannitol reduce ICP rapidly in acute head injury
via decrease in extracellular volume | -can't cross BBB--> edema fluid moves into plasma compartment via osmotic action of mannitol
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adverse reactions of mannitol
1. expansion of ECF in periphery leading to initial HYPOnatremia as acute effect 2. HA 3. N/V 4. Dehydration and hypernatremia w/ chronic excessive use w/o water replacement
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-Rapid distribution of mannitol to ECF moves H ICF diluting extracellular Na+ -Additionally this in ECF volume can complicate CHF and produce pulmonary edema
mannitol
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