Prescription Diuretics
Diuretics, sometimes
commonly referred to as "water pills", are drugs that increase the rate of
urine flow. In general, they increase the rate of sodium excretion from the
body. Many people notice that eating salty foods causes them to retain
fluids. They may notice that their eyes are puffy or their ankles are
swollen. Salt is sodium chloride. Sodium is the main determinant of the
water volume outside of the cells (referred to as the extracellular water).
A diuretic that causes sodium to be lost in the urine decreases the volume
of the extracellular water.
When excess fluid accumulates in tissues or body cavities, problems can
occur. For example, excess fluid that collects in the air sacs and tissues
of the lungs (referred to as pulmonary edema) interferes with the ability of
the lungs to provide adequate respiration and can be life-threatening. Other
diseases associated with excess fluid accumulation include congestive heart
failure, cirrhosis of the liver and the nephrotic syndrome. Diuretics are
frequently used in the treatment of these diseases. The most common use of
diuretics is in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).
Initially, diuretics lower blood pressure by causing a decrease in the
extracellular fluid volume and decreased output of blood by the heart
(cardiac output). The long term effect is due to reduction in the resistance
of vessels to blood flow which results in lower blood pressure.
There are several prescription diuretics
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