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Diuretics
Term | Definition |
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Thiazide Diuretics - Hydrochlorothiazide (hydrodiuril), Chlorothiazide (Diuril) | Monitor electrolytes, esp Potassium, I n O. Monitor BUN and creatinine. Dont give at hs. Weigh daily, give potassium foods. Hyperglycemia. |
Potassium Sparing - Spironalactone (Aldactone) | Used with other diuretics. Give with meals. No salt subs with potassium. Monitor I N O. Tinnitus. Liver n Kidney Damage. |
Loop diuretics - Furosemide (Lasix), Ethacrynic acid (Ededrin) | Supervise ambulation. Monitor blood pressure and pulse. Electrolyte imbalance. Potassium depletion. Ototoxicity. |