Loop Diuretics
Description
Loop Diuretics are a group of Pharmaceutical Diuretics.
Therapeutic Usage of Loop Diuretics
Cardiovascular System
Loop Diuretics may lower elevated Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (by increasing the volume of Urine).
Water & Water Balance
Loop Diuretics are used for the treatment of Edema (especially Pulmonary Edema).
Loop Diuretics may Interfere with these Substances
Minerals
Loop Diuretics may increase the excretion of Calcium from the body via the Urine.
Loop Diuretics may increase the excretion of Magnesium from the body via the Urine.
Loop Diuretics may increase the excretion of Potassium from the body via the Urine.
Types of Loop Diuretics
Bumetanide (Burinex)
Ethacrynic Acid
Torsemide
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