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Diuretics
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09/19/2014

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Term
Thiazides
Definition

chlorothiazide

hydrochlorothiazide

chlorthalidone

indapamide

metalozone

Term
potassium sparing diuretics
Definition

spironolactone

eplenerone

amiloride

triamterene

Term
loop diuretics
Definition

furosemide

bumetanide

torsemide

ethacrynic acid

Term
osmotic diuretics
Definition

mannitol

urea

Term
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Definition
acetazolamide
Term

Alter reabsorption of Na+ @ different sites of nephron

(water and chloride follow into tubule)

Definition
ion transport inhibitors
Term

Osmotic diuretics

In general diuretics:

Definition

increase urine volume

often change the pH

change the ionic composition in the urine

Term
Clinical uses of diuretics
Definition

managing disorders involving abnormal fluid retention (edema)

treating hypertension

Term
How do diuretics treat hypertension?
Definition

decrease blood volume

decrease in blood pressure

Term
The kidney regulates urine production @ five functional zones along the nephron
Definition

proximal convoluted tubule

descending loop of henle

ascending loop of henle

distal convoluted tubule

collecting duct

Term
Located in the renal cortex
Definition
proximal convoluted tubule
Term
Almost all of the glucose, bicarbonate, amino acids, and other metabolites are reasbored here
Definition
proximal convoluted tubule
Term
2/3 of the Na+ is also reabsorbed here
Definition
proximal convoluted tubule
Term
Chloride & water followed passively to maintain electrical & osmolar equality
Definition
proximal convoluted tubule
Term
Site of the organic acid & base secretory system
Definition
proximal convoluted tubule
Term

The organic acid secretory systems secrete a variety of organic acids (uric acid, some antibiotics, diuretics) from
Definition
the blood stream into the proximal tubule’s lumen.
Term
Most diuretic drugs are delivered to the tubular fluid via ??
Definition
organic acid secretory system
Term
______ is saturable, & diuretic drugs in the bloodstream compete for transfer with endogenous organic acids (uric acid)
Definition

organic acid secretory system

which explains why certain drugs cause hyperuricemia

Term
The remaining filtrate, which is isotonic, enters..
Definition
the descending loop of Henle & passes into the renal medulla
Term
Does osmolality decrease/increase along the descending portion of the loop of henle? why?
Definition
it increaes because of water loss due to the countercurrent mechanism
Term
The cells of the ascending tubular epithelium are unique in being..
Definition
impermeable to water
Term
active reabsorption of Na+, K+, and Cl- is mediated by a Na+/K+/2Cl= cotransporter here
Definition
ascending loop of henle
Term
25-30% Na+ reabsorbed here
Definition
ascending loop of henle
Term
____ enter the interstial fluid via the paracellular pathway in the ascending loop of henle
Definition
Mg++ & Ca+
Term
What part is a major site for salt reabsorption?
Definition
loop of henle
Term
Drugs affecting this site, are the most efficacious of all the diuretic classes
Definition
loop of Henle
Term
the cells of the ___ are also impermeable to water
Definition
distal convoluted tubule
Term
Up to ___ of the filtered NaCl is reabsorbed via a Na+/Cl- transporter, which is sensitive to thiazide diuretics
Definition
10%
Term
Ca++ excretion is regulated by the parathyroid hormone in which portion of the tubule?
Definition
distal convoluted tubule
Term
the principal and intercalated cells of the ____ are responsible for Na+/K+ reabsorption, respectively
Definition
collecting tubule
Term
Stimulation of aldosterone receptors in the principal cells of the collecting tubule results in...
Definition
Na+ reabsorption & K+ secretion
Term
_______ receptors promote the reabsorption of water from the collecting tubules & ducts which is mediated by cAMP
Definition
antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopression)
Term
In many diseases he amount of sodium chloride reabsorbed by the kidney tubules is..
Definition
abnormally high
Term
If the NaCl is abnormally high this leads to....
Definition

retention of water

an increase in blood volume

 expansion of the extravascular fluid compartment

resulting in edema of the tissues

Term
Congestive heart failure
Definition

decrease cardiac output

decrease renal blood flow & perfusion (increase RAAS)

increase salt & water reabsorption

increase blood volume

increase blood returned to heart

Term
Unfortunately the heart cannot handle the increase blood volume and .....
Definition
edema results
Term
Cirrhosis of the liver often results in..
Definition
accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites)
Term
Cirrhosis often results in...
Definition
portal blood flow obstruction = increase portal BP
Term
In hepatic ascites, diseased liver has..
Definition
impaired plasma protein synthesis = decreased blood colloidal osmotic pressure
Term
In hepatic ascites, the diseased liver has impaired metabolism of what?
Definition
aldosterone = increase levels of circulating aldosterone promotes fluid retention
Term
Nephrotic syndrome - in damaged kidneys, the glomerular membranes
Definition
allow plasma proteins to enter the glomerular ultrafiltrate
Term
Nephrotic syndrome - edema results from
Definition
lowered colloidal pressure caused by the loss of protein from plasma
Term
Nephrotic syndrome- aldosterone secretion via
Definition
the RAAS is stimulated by low plasma volume
Term
Premenstrual edema - swelling associated w/ menses is the result of imbalances in hormones such as
Definition

estrogen excess

estrogen facilitates the loss of fluid into the ECS 

Term
Most widely used of the diuretics
Definition
thiazides
Term
Prototype thiazide diuretic
Definition
chlorothiazide
Term
Chlorothiazide MOA
Definition

distal tubule

decrease the reabsorption of Na+ by inhibition of a Na+/Cl- cotransporter on the luminal membrane

Term
Chlorothiazide requires secretion into the
Definition

tubular lumen to be effective

not as efficacious in pts w/ renal disorders

Term
Actions of chlorothiazide
Definition

decrease TPR

decrease urinary Ca++ excretion

hyperosmolar urine

acid-base status is not changed

Term
Initial decrease in BP results from a decrease in blood volume & decrease CO
Definition
chlorothiazide
Term
Secondary - decrease peripheral vascular resistance from loss of Na+/Ca++
Definition
chlorothiazide
Term
Therapeutic uses of chlorothiazide
Definition

hypertension & CHF

renal impairement

hypercalciuria

nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

Term

Promotes the reabsorption of Ca+

(in contrast to the loops)

Definition
chlorothiazide
Term
cheap, convenient to administer and well tolerated
Definition
chlorothiazide
Term
Why does chlorothiazide decrease systolic and diastolic BP?
Definition
Term
If someone has renal impairement and the thiazides aren't working as well then what two drugs can be added?
Definition
metolazone or endapamide
Term
Why is chlorothiazide used for hypercalciuria?
Definition
because it decreases urinary Ca++ excretion & decreases calcium oxalate stones
Term
How does chlorothiazide help nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Definition
decreases polyuria and polydipsia
Term
What is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Definition
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Chlorothiazide
Definition

effective PO

biological half-life (40 hours)

secreted by the organic acid secretory system of kidney

Term
AE: K+ depletion (dysrhythmias), volume depletion, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, hypersensitivity
Definition
chlorothiazide
Term
Why do you have K+ depletion with chlorothiazide?
Definition
Term
Chlorothiazide - volume depletion may cause
Definition
orthostatic hypotension or light-headedness
Term
Since thiazides inhibit Ca++ secretion, it may lead to increase Ca++ in the blood which would cause
Definition

hypercalcemia

good for kidney stones

Term
Why does chlorothiazide have hypersensitivity?
Definition
because of sulfur in it
Term
Bone marrow suppression, dermatitis, necrotizing vacuities & interstial nephritis are rare (Steven-Johnsons)
Definition
clorothiazide
Term

Thiazide derivative that has proven to be more popular

more potent, same efficacy

Definition
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Term

thiazide derivative that behaves like HCTZ 

long duration & used once daily for HTN

Definition
chlorthalidone
Term

More potent than the thiazides

Unlike thiazides, because Na+ excretion in advanced renal failure

Definition
metolazone
Term
thiazide analogs
Definition

metolazone

indapamide

Term

lipid soluble

nonthiazide diuretic w/ long duration of action

Definition
indapamide
Term
direct arterial vasodilatation
Definition
indapamide
Term
metabolized by the GI tract & kidneys so it is less likely to accumulate in renal failure
Definition
indapamide
Term
used in advanced renal failure to induce further diuresis in addition to the loops
Definition
indapamide
Term
may be used in low doses in hypertension
Definition
indapamide
Term
highest efficacy in mobilizing Na+ and Cl- from the body
Definition
loop diuretics
Term
decreased reabsorption of 25-30% of filtered NaCl
Definition
loop diuretics
Term
downstream sites are not able to reabsorb Na+ load
Definition
loop diuretics
Term
loop diuretics MOA
Definition
inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- cotransport of the luminal membrane in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Term
Therapeutic uses
Definition
Term
DOC for reducing acute pulmonary edema of CHF
Definition
loop diuretics
Term
Also useful for hyperclacemia because they stimulate tubular Ca++ secretion
Definition
loop diuretics
Term
PK of loop diuretics
Definition

can be given PO, IM, or IV

duration of action is 1-4 hours (don't give @ bedtime)

Term
Ototoxicity, hyperuricemia, acute hypovolemia, K+ depletion, cardiac arrhythmias, hypokalemic alkalosis
Definition
loop diuretics
Term
Ototoxicity is seen with loop diuretics, especially when used with..
Definition
aminoglycoside antibiotic
Term
Cardiac arrhythmias seen in loop diuretics are secondary to the loss of
Definition
potassium
Term
Act in the collecting tubule to inhibit Na+ reasbsorption, K+ secretion, & H+ secretion
Definition
potassium- sparing diuretics
Term
used primarily when aldosterone is present in excess
Definition
potassium- sparing diuretics
Term
Major use of potassium-sparing diuretics?
Definition
hypertension and may be used in combo w/ thiazides
Term
When using potassium-sparing diuretics you should watch what levels?
Definition
K+ levels - hyperkalemia
Term
Patient should NOT take K+ supplements while taking these drugs
Definition
potassium-sparing diuretics
Term

Synthetic aldosterone antagonist that competes with aldosterone for intracellular cytoplasmic receptor sites
Definition
spironolactone
Term
decreased mediator proteins prevents Na+ reabsorption & K+ & H+ secretion
Definition
spironolactone
Term
Antagonizes the hormone activity (ADH) which results in K+ retention and Na+ excretion
Definition
action of spironolactone
Term
In most edematous states, aldosterone levels are high in the blood which leads to the retention of Na+
Definition
spironolactone
Term

If there is no circulating aldosterone, no diuretic effect will occur with this drug

(addison's dx or primary adrenal insufficiency)

Definition
Spironolactone
Term
Spironolactone therapeutic uses
Definition

diuretic

secondary hyperaldosteronism

Term
How is spironolactone used as a diuretic?
Definition

causes retention of K+ although it has low efficacy inmobilizing (wasting) Na+

ofen used w/ loops or thiazides

Term
How is spironolactone used for secondary hyperaldosteronism?
Definition
because spironolactone competes with aldosterone
Term
Completely absorbed PO & is strongly bound to proteins (induces hepati cytochrome P-450)
Definition
spironolactone
Term
Spironolactone is rapidly converted to an..
Definition

active metabolite, canrenon 

(which has mineralcorticoid-blocking activity)

(pro-drug)

Term
Should not be given in high doses on a chronic basis
Definition
spironolactone
Term
most effect when given for mild edema for a few days at a time
Definition
spironolactone
Term
AE: resembles some of the sex steroids it may induce gynecomastia in male & menstrual irregularities in females and hyperkalemia
Definition
spironolactone
Term
What are the AE of spironolactone associated wth hyperkalemia?
Definition

dysrhythmias

nausea

lethargy & mental confusion can occur

Term
Eplenrenon is an...
Definition
aldosterone antagonist
Term
What is the advanage of eplerenone?
Definition
less estrogenic/steroid adverse effects than spironolactone
Term
Block Na+ transport channels resulting in a decrease in Na+/K+ exchange
Definition
triamterene
Term
Has K+ spraring actions similar to spironolactone
Definition
triamterene & amiloride
Term
Triamterene & Amiloride doesn't depend on...
Definition
aldosterone so it has diuretic activity even w/ addison's disease
Term

Not the most efficacious diuretics

frequently used in combination w/ other diuretics

Definition
triamterene & amiloride
Term

less effective than loop diuretics or thiazides

not used commonly for the diuretic effect

Definition
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Term

MOA:inhibits carbonic anhydrase of prox. tublar epithelium

decrease ability to exchange Na+ for H+ 

(puts extra sodium in the mix)

Definition
acetazolamide
Term
several days of therapy will result in the loss of HCO3 which leads to a hyperchloremis metabolic acidosis & decrease diuretic efficacy
Definition
acetazolmide
Term
PK of acetazolamide
Definition
given PO QD
Term
AE: Metabolic acidosis, K+ depletion, renal stone formation, drowsiness, paresthesis
Definition
acetazolmide
Term
Prototype drug of carbonic anhydrase
Definition
acetazolamide
Term
Therapeutic uses of acetazolmide
Definition

open-angle glaucoma

mountain sickness

Term
How does acetazolmide treat open-angle glaucoma?
Definition

decrease aqueous humor production

decrease IOP

 

Term
Useful for chronic therapy but not in acute attacks of open angle glaucoma
Definition

Acetazolamide

would use trusopt or azopt for acute

Term
How does acetazolmide treat mountain sickness?
Definition
Prophylaxis of acute mountain sickness in healthy, physically active people who rapidly ascend above 10,000’
Must be given nightly for 5 days prior to the ascent to prevent the weakness, breathlessness, dizziness, nausea, & cerebral & pulmonary edema
Term
filtered through the glomerulus
Definition
osmotic diuretics
Term
cause increase water excretion rather than Na+ excretion, they are not helpful with Na+ retention conditions
Definition
osmotic diuretics
Term
used to maintain urine flow following acute toxic ingestion of substances capable of producing acute renal failure
Definition
osmotic diuretics
Term
mainstay of tx for increased ICP
Definition
osmotic diuretics
Term
Acute renal failure due to shock, drug toxicities and trauma
Definition
osmotic diuretics
Term
maintaingin urine flow preserves long-term kidney function & may prevent need of dialysis
Definition
osmotic diuretics
Term
Which osmotic diuretic must be given IV?
Definition
mannitol
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