Tag Hypokalemia

Thiazide Diuretics for Hypertension

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Thiazide diuretics are an important mainstay of the hypertensive treatment formulary. Here is a bit on how they work, and what problems they can cause Diuretics – Thiazides Thiazides are the classic potassium-depleting anti-hypertension medication. In many guidelines, thiazides are…

Loop Diuretics for Hypertension

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Loop diuretics such as furosemide are potent reducers of blood pressure. Here is how they work, what side effects they cause, and what they are good for. Loop diuretics Potent diuretics with significant blood pressure-lowering properties are the loop diuretics.…