Thursday, 26 April 2018
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Effect of Diuretics: Last minute revision
The given table indicates excretion of each electrolyte. This has been given wrongly in almost all the guides. Stick on to this table to get the question right.
Also remember:
Mannitol reduces Renin levels
Loop diuretics and Thiazides raise Renin levels.
Maximum Sodium excretion is seen with Loop diuretics
But
Maximum risk of hyponatremia is seen with Thiazides. (Reason not known)
(Often tested in all examinations)