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Diuretics are medications that enhance urine flow and sodium excretion, primarily used for hypertension, heart failure, and edema. They are classified into several categories including carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, osmotic diuretics, and ADH antagonists, each with specific mechanisms and clinical uses. Adverse effects vary by diuretic type, with common issues including electrolyte imbalances and metabolic disturbances.
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