Potassium sparing diuretics
Facts
:
Acts on cortical collecting tubules
1)
Spironolactone
(
aldosterone
receptor antagonist )
2) Triamterene and amiloride (block Na+ channel)
Side Effects
:
Metabolic acidosis
Hyperkalemia
Gynecomastia (
spironolactone
)
See Also
:
Diuretic agents
August 9th 2010
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