In patients who do not respond to aldosterone antagonists alone, the addition of a loop diuretic is recommended; however, for patients with recurrent ascites, receiving a combination of agents ...

Some herbs and foods are touted for their benefits as diuretic agents. However, human clinical studies are lacking, with research being limited to animal studies and traditional medicinal uses.

For these reasons, a drug that reduces the potassium wasting associated with the thiazide diuretics should be beneficial. Triamterene appears to be such an agent. Our studies suggest that it may ...

We also excluded diabetics for a separate analysis since JNC VI guidelines included several agents in addition to diuretics. [8] Inclusion of these two conditions, where other medications might ...

Although diuretics do not directly treat the pathologic changes that occur with heart failure, they are the mainstay of symptomatic treatment to remove excess extracellular fluid, thus alleviating ...

Increased risk for acute kidney injury with concomitant nephrotoxic or diuretic agents. Avoid laxatives, diuretics.

Awareness of this phenomenon is important for the practicing physician because of the wide use of these highly effective diuretic and hypotensive agents for oral administration. E.B., a 53-year ...