ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Diuretics, sometimes called water pills, help rid your body of salt (sodium) and water. Most of these medicines help your kidneys release more sodium into your urine. The sodium helps remove water from your blood, decreasing the amount of fluid flowing through your veins and arteries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diuretics are sometimes called “water tablets” because they make you pee more. This helps get rid of extra fluid in your body. Furosemide is only available on prescription. It comes as tablets and a liquid that you swallow.

Detailed explanation-3: -These include: Thiazide diuretics, like chlorthalidone, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, and metolazone. Loop diuretics, such as furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, and torsemide. Potassium-sparing diuretics, including amiloride, eplerenone, triamterene, and spironolactone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of diuretics include: Thiazide diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide® or Oretic®) or chlorthalidone (Hygroton® or Thalitone®).

Detailed explanation-5: -Chlorthalidone. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin®) Furosemide (Lasix®) Hydrochlorothiazide. Indapamide (Lozide®) Metolazone (Zaroxolyn®)