Acetazolamide
- Glaucoma
- Altitude Sickness
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- CHF
- Metabolic Alkalosis
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
- Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) Diuresis
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Paresthesias
Mannitol (Osmitrol)
- Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
- Glaucoma
- Drug Overdose
- Osmotic diuretic
- Increased Urine Flow
- Dehydration
- Anuria
- CHF
Loop Diuretics
- Thick Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
- Inhibits Na+-K+-2Cl- Symporter
- Sulfa Drug
- Furosemide
- Lasix
- Gout
- Ototoxicity
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
Mannitol (Osmitrol)
- Osmotic Diuresis
- Reducing Intracranial Pressure
- Reducing Intraocular Pressure
- Renal Failure Prophylaxis
- Edema
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Avoid Use in Cardiac Patients
- IV Administration
Ethacrynic Acid
- Non-sulfa Drug
- Phenoxyacetic Acid Derivative
- Loop Diuretic
- Inhibits Na+-K+-2Cl- Cotransporter
- Thick Ascending Loop of Henle
- Diuresis
- Hypokalemia
- Ototoxicity
- Gout
Thiazide Diuretics
- Early Distal Tubule
- Inhibits Na/Cl Reabsorption
- Sulfa Drug
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemic Metabolic Alkalosis
Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ
- Inhibits Reabsorption NaCl and H2O
- Edema
- Mild to Moderate Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hyponatremia
- Dehydration
- Hyperglycemia
- Gout
- Sulfa Allergy
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
K+ Sparing Diuretics
- CHF and Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Collecting Tubule
- Spironolactone
- Competitive Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Amiloride and Triamterene
- Block Na+ Channels
- Hyperkalemia
- Gynecomastia
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
- Inhibition of Aldosterone
- Potassium Retention
- Hypertension
- Edema
- Heart Failure
- Hyperkalemia
- Endocrine Effects
- Avoid Potassium Supplements
ACE Inhibitors
- -Pril Suffix
- Hypertension
- CHF
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Inhibits ACE
- Decreases GFR
- Inhibits Constriction of Efferent Arteriole
- Increased Bradykinin
- Cough
ACE Inhibitor Toxicity
- CAPTOPRIL Mnemonic
- Cough
- Angioedema
- Potassium Changes (Hyperkalemia)
- Taste Change
- Hypotension
- Pregnancy Changes
- Rash
- Increased Renin
- Lower Angiotensin II
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- -sartan suffix
- Hypertension
- CHF
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Hyperkalemia
- Pregnancy
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- Ends in "-sartan"
- Blocks Angiotensin II Receptor
- Hypertension
- Angioedema
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Pregnancy
Erythropoietin
- Stimulates RBC Production
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Anemia
- Increased Risk of Thrombosis
- Pelvic and Limb Pain
- Hypertension
- Do Not Shake
- Monitor Hemoglobin (Hgb) Weekly
- May Accelerate Tumor Progression