Diuretics

• What type of diuretics are used in HTN?

  Thiazide-like diuretic (bendroflumethiazide)

  Loop diuretics (furosemide)

  Diuretics increase urination -> decrease blood volume -> decrease BP
• What are the side effects of thiazide diuretics?

  Hypokalaemia

  Hyponatraemia

  Hypercholesterolaemia

  Hyperuricaemia

  Impairment of glucose tolerance