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Pharmacology of Diuretics

📋 Table of Contents Introduction to Diuretics Nephron Physiology – A Quick Review Classification of Diuretics Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Osmotic Diuretics Loop Diuretics Thiazide & Thiazide-Like Diuretics Potassium-Sparing Diuretics ADH…

Pharmacology Mentor February 11, 2026

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Pharmacology of Osmotic Diuretics

Mechanism of Action: Osmotic diuretics work by increasing the osmolarity of the filtrate in the renal tubules. The glomerulus filters them but does not reabsorb them, creating an osmotic gradient…

Pharmacology Mentor August 31, 2023

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Sympathomimetics: Beta-Agonists

Introduction to Beta-Agonists: Beta-agonists are medications that stimulate beta receptors in the body. These receptors are found in various tissues, including the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. Due to their…

Pharmacology Mentor August 11, 2023

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Drugs Used in Congestive Cardiac Failure – With new drug classes

Introduction to Congestive Cardiac Failure Congestive cardiac failure, also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a complex clinical syndrome that impairs the pumping capacity of the heart. It can…

Pharmacology Mentor May 16, 2023

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Pharmacology of Antihypertensive agents

Antihypertensive agents form a diverse class of drugs that reduce elevated blood pressure and thereby diminish the risk of major cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, heart…

Pharmacology Mentor April 18, 2023

Pharmacology of Diuretics

Pharmacology of Osmotic Diuretics

Sympathomimetics: Beta-Agonists

Drugs Used in Congestive Cardiac Failure – With new drug classes

Pharmacology of Antihypertensive agents

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