3 primary diuretic groups. Thiazide, loop, potassium
Diuretics reduce fluid through urination
Water binds to sodium
Diuretics can cause potassium loss
Table salt is 40% sodium by weight
Water is the largest component of plasma
Diuretics prevent sodium reabsorption
Most diuretics cause low potassium (Hypokalemia) Hypo is a small clue
Thiazide is most common diuretic for high blood pressure
Increased sodium increases fluid retention and blood pressure
Diuretics remove excess sodium and water
*Thiazide, loop, potassium sparing