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Renal Meds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAI) action | promotes Na, K and bicarbonate excretion |
| acetazolamide (diamox) class | CIA (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) |
| methazolamide (neptazone) class | CIA (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) |
| CIA (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) indications | Tx for glaucoma, epilepsy,high-altitude sickness |
| CIA (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) adverse effects | metabolic acidosis, anorexia, drowsiness, photosensitivity |
| Loop Diuretics action | Inhibits reabsorption of Cl and Na in the ascending loop of Henle Reduces the preload + afterload. Increases the K+ excretion by the distal tubule. |
| torsemide (Demadex) class | loop diuretic |
| bumetanide (Bumex) class | loop diuretic |
| furosemide (Lasix) class | loop diuretic |
| ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) class | loop diuretic |
| Loop Diuretics indications | edema associated w/HF, hepatic cirrhosis + renal disease |
| Loop Diuretics adverse effects | RAPID fluid/electrolyte depletion. Metabolic alkaolosis. Ortho HTN. GI upset. Ototoxicity. |
| Loop Diuretics drug interactions | ***Digoxin can be enhanced...watch for halos and nauseau*** |