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17 kwi 2023 · Diuretics (also called 'water pills') are drugs that increase urine production in the kidneys, promoting the removal of salt and fluid from the body. This reduces how much fluid the heart has to pump around the body, which lowers blood pressure.
10 cze 2024 · Diuretics, commonly known as “water pills,” increase the amount of fluid expelled from the body through urine. One of the most well-known, natural diuretics is caffeine, often found in coffee and tea.
1 sie 2023 · Diuretics, sometimes called water tablets, help rid your body of water and salt (sodium). They are used for diseases when there is too much water in the body – e.g. congestive (chronic) heart failure (CHF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), liver failure, and nephrotic syndrome. Mechanism of action.
1 paź 2021 · Types of diuretics include: Thiazide diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide® or Oretic®) or chlorthalidone (Hygroton® or Thalitone®). What they do: They make your kidneys pull salt and extra water into your pee. Selected side effects: Headache. Loss of appetite. Hair loss.
8 maj 2023 · Diuretics, also called water pills, are medications designed to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. There are three types of prescription diuretics.
30 cze 2021 · Diuretics are a type of medication that increases the amount of water and salt that is expelled from the body in urine. They can treat a range of conditions, including high blood pressure and...
17 sie 2023 · Diuretics are medicines that help reduce fluid buildup in the body. They are sometimes called water pills. Most diuretics help the kidneys remove salt and water through the urine. This lowers the amount of fluid flowing through the veins and arteries. As a result, blood pressure goes down.
