Pharmacology of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Table of ContentsClassification and Key AgentsMechanisms of Action1. Aldosterone Antagonists2. ENaC BlockersPharmacokineticsClinical UsesAdverse EffectsDrug Interactions & PrecautionsComparative Summary TableReferencesPotassium-sparing diuretics are a class of diuretic medications that increase diuresis (urine production) while conserving potassium, contrasting with thiazide and loop diuretics that promote potassium loss. They are used primarily to counteract hypokalemia and as adjuncts in conditions involving … Continue reading Pharmacology of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics