1. RENAL DRUGS
Henderson

2. Composed of the kidneys and represents a major route to eliminate drugs.
Produces and regulates body fluid and electrolyte balance
Renal System

3. A disease characterized by overproduction or insufficient elimination of uric acid within the body that will crystalize in the joints and cause pain/inflammation
Gout

4. Salts which are dissolved in body fluids and are necessary in proper concentration to maintain normal body functions
Ammonium
Bicarbonate
Calcium
Chloride
Magnesium
Phosphate
Potassium
Sodium
Electrolytes

5. Alter the body’s electrolyte pattern by prohibiting or enhancing excretion of electrolytes.
Uses:
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
CHF
Fluid Retention
SPECIAL NOTE: Most diuretics deplete potassium, frequently, potassium is prescribed along with a diuretic.
Diuretics

6. Thiazide and related diuretics
Causes the kidney to secrete more which decreases water retention and blood pressure.
Used to reduce blood pressure
Side effects: Increased urination, weakness, upset stomach, dizziness
Brand
Generic
Hydrodiuril
Hydrochlorothiazide
Lozol
Indapamide
Thiazide and related diuretics

7. Loop diuretics Very potent diuretic Used to treat CHF Brand Generic
Bumex
Bumetanide
Lasix
Furosemide
Demadex
Torsemide
Loop diuretics

8. Potassium Sparing diuretics
These are weak diuretics and typically are prescribed in addition to another diuretic to treat CHF.
No potassium supplement required
Brand
Generic
Aldactone
Spironolactone
Potassium Sparing diuretics

9. Combination diuretics
Brand
Generic
Moduretic
Amiloride/HCTZ
Maxide/Diazide
Triamterene/HCTZ
Aldactazide
Spironolactone/HCTZ
Combination diuretics

10. Pull water out of the body and into the kidneys to produce an intense diuresis in a hospital setting.
Example: Mannitol
Osmotic Diuretics

11. Enhance excretion of uric acid for the prevention and treatment of gout.
Side effects: Rash, kidney stones
Brand
Generic
Zyloprim
Allopurinol
Benamid
Probenacid
Colcrys
Colchicine
Gout treatment