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diuretic
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diuretic

Any drug that increases the output of urine by the kidneys. It may be used in the treatment of high blood pressure and to relieve oedema associated with heart, lung, kidney or liver disease, and some endocrine disorders.



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Frusemide is a well known loop diuretic that can assist in promoting diuresis, however it acidifies the urine (Cohen et a11997).
Diuretics--thiazides, loop diuretics, potassium sparing.
 
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