Diuretics

Agents that increase urine output to manage fluid overload, hypertension, and edema.

9 drugs in this class

Drugs in Diuretics

Hydrochlorothiazide

Microzide, HydroDIURIL

FDA Approved

Thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema by reducing sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys.

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Indications: Hypertension, Edema (heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis)...

Furosemide

Lasix

FDA Approved

Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic used to treat fluid overload and edema associated with heart failure, renal disease, and hepatic cirrhosis, and to manage hypertension.

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Indications: Edema associated with heart failure, Edema of renal or hepatic origin...

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