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15. Diuretics.

Classification and sites of action

 Diuretics decrease Na absorption at various sites of nephron
resulting increase rate of urination

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

CIA

 Carbonic anhydrase inhibited by

Acetazolamide.

Site Proximal convoluted tubule

Site of action carbonic anhydrase enzyme

Loop diuretics

LEFT

L  Loop diuretics

E  Ethacrinic acid

F Furosemide

T  Torsemide

Site Thick ascending limb of loop of henle

Site of action Na / K / 2Cl channels

Thiazide diuretics

Thiazide came in their names

Contents Hydrochlorothiazide

Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman