Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides
What are Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides?
Diuretics are drugs that increase the volume of urine produced by promoting the excretion of salt and water from the kidneys. There are several types of diuretics, each working in a distinct way.
Thiazide diuretics inhibit sodium re-absorption at the beginning of the distal convoluted tubules. Potassium sparing diuretics prevent excessive loss of potassium at the distal convoluted tubules.
A combination of a potassium sparing diuretic with a thiazide diuretic is used to reduce edema due to salt and water retention in disorders of the heart, kidneys, liver or lungs. They are used commonly in treatment of hypertension.
List of Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene systemic (Pro) Brand names: Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 |
69 reviews | |
| hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone systemic (Pro) Brand name: Aldactazide |
3 reviews | |
| amiloride / hydrochlorothiazide systemic (Pro) | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides:
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