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Diuretics
Diuretics work within the kidneys to eliminate excess fluid and sodium. There are different categories of diuretics--loop diuretics, potassium sparing diuretics, and thaizide diuretics-- each working in different parts of the kidney.
Combinations of a potassium sparing diuretic such as triamterene with a thiazide such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), are the suggested agents because of high effectiveness, few side effects, and low cost. Alternatively, HCTZ can be used alone with potassium supplements. When a loop diuretic is needed, the recommended agent is furosemide due to its good effictiveness and low cost. Alternatives are indapamide or bumetanide.
Diuretics (particularly thiazide-type) are typically used as first-line treatment in newly diagnosed high blood pressure. These agents are very effective and inexpensive choices for the treatment of hypertension.
Drugs in the class
Furosemide Tablets (Lasix Tablets)
Bumetanide (Bumex)
Indapamide ()
Torsemide Tablets (Demadex Tablets)
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules (Dyazide)
Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules (Microzide Capsules)
Furosemide Solution for Injection ()
Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide ()
Metolazone Tablets (Zaroxolyn Tablets)
Triamterene Capsules (Dyrenium)
Chlorthalidone Tablets (Chlorthalidone, Thalitone)
Chlorothiazide Tablets ()
Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets (Aldactazide Tablets)
Furosemide Oral Solution () | 
