Diuretics - Pharmaceutical

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Also known informally as:  Water Pills

 

Description

Pharmaceutical Diuretics are a group of Prescribed Medications that increase the production of Urine by promoting the excretion of salts and Water from the Kidneys.

 

Therapeutic Usage of Pharmaceutical Diuretics

Cardiovascular System

 Pharmaceutical Diuretics are used for the treatment of High Blood Pressure (by increasing the volume of Urine, they reduce Blood Pressure).

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