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Diuretics work by increasing urine excretion and decreasing body fluids. They function by increasing sodium secretion or decreasing sodium reabsorption in the nephron. Diuretics are commonly used to treat edema, hypertension, and liver or kidney disorders. They can be classified based on their site of action in the nephron or their chemical structure. Common types include loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, and miscellaneous compounds. Each type ha
- Author
- Zahid Mahmood
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- EN