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Mechanism of action for major diuretics

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Mannitol   Osmotic diuretic, ↑ tubular fluid osmolarity --> ↑ urine flow  
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Acetazolamide   Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Causes self-limited NaHCO3 diuresis and reduction in total body HCO-3 stores. Acts at proximal convoluted tubule. ACIDazolamide causes ACIDosis!  
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Furosemide   Sulfonamide loop diuretic. Inhibits costransport system (Na+, K++, 2 Cl-) of thick ascending limb. Abolishes hypertonicity of medulla, preventing concentration of urine. ↑ Ca++ excretion (Loops Loose CaLcium!)  
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Ethacrynic acid   Phenoxyacetic acid derivative. Same mechanism as furosemide. Used in pts with sulfa allergy.  
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Hydrochlorothiazide   Thiazide diuretic. Inhibits NaCl reabsorption in early distal tubule, reducing diluting capacity of nephron. ↓ Ca++ excretion.  
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Amiloride, triamterene   Na-channel blocking class of K+-sparing diuretics. Work in cortical collecting duct. Block Na+ reabsorption and K+ and H+ secretion.  
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Spironolactone   Competitive aldosterone receptor antagonist in cortical collecting duct. Reduces Na+ reabsorption and K+ and H+ secretion.  
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↑ Urine NaCL   All diuretics  
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↑ Urine K+   All diuretics except K+-sparing  
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↑ Blood pH (alkalosis)   Loop diuretics, thiazides  
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↓ Blood pH (acidosis)   Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, K+-sparing  
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↑ Urine Ca++   Loop diuretics  
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↓ Urine Ca++   Thiazides  
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