How do Loop & Potassium Sparing Diuretics Work? (+ Pharmacology)

Thiazide Diuretics are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension. Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure such as heart attack, stroke and excessive edema. ** There are 2 parts to this diuretics series, This is Part 2 of 2** ======================================================= Support us & Grab some awesome merch! https://teespring.com/stores/drug-chug Answers: 1.)A 2.)C 3.)A 4.)A ======================================================= This pharmacology lecture covers topics such as Diuretics, pathophysiology of hypertension, regulation of blood pressure, cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance, baroreceptors, alpha 1 & beta 1 Beta 2 receptors, vasoconstriction, vasodilation, . Mechanism of action of antihypertensive drugs and their side effects; adrenergic antagonists; alpha & beta blockers, centrally acting adrenergic agents, dihydropyridine & nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, loop, thiazide, potassium-sparing diuretics, renin inhibitors, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor type 1 blockers (ARBs), endothelin receptor antagonist, dopamine-1 receptor agonist, peripheral vasodilators. Drugs mentioned include; hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide, metolazone, indapamide, furosemide, torsemide, demadex, spirinolactone, eplerenone ======================================================= Thanks for watching and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, hit the LIKE button👍 and click the BELL button🔔 for future notifications!!! ======================================================= Like what we do? Learn how to support us on Patreon! 💪  / drugchug   Looking for more pharmacology knowledge? Follow us on Instagram Facebook & Twitter!💊   / drugchug     / drugchug     / drug_chug   ======================================================= Images used & Licensed through: http://clipartmag.com/