Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)

Effects The RAAS is activated in the presence of low blood pressure, decreased blood volume, hyponatremia, and sympathetic activation. Main actions: mediated via angiotensin II: Vasoconstriction Blood pressure increase Release of catecholamines Hypertrophy at the heart Mediated via aldosterone: Water and sodium ions are retained Potassium ions and protons are eliminated Overview of the RAAS … Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)

Canrenon

Products Canrenone is commercially available as an injectable (Soldactone). It has been approved in many countries since 1975. Structure and properties Canrenone (C22H28O3, Mr = 340.5 g/mol) is an active metabolite of spironolactone (aldactone) and, unlike the latter, is soluble in water. Canrenone is present in drugs as potassium canrenoate, the potassium salt of canrenoic … Canrenon

Diuretics (Water Pills): Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Diuretics are mainly administered in the form of tablets. In addition, injectables are also commercially available. Among the most commonly prescribed diuretics are loop diuretics (torasemide). Effects Diuretics (ATC C03) have diuretic and antihypertensive properties. Through various mechanisms, they cause increased excretion of water and electrolytes in the urine. They are active at the … Diuretics (Water Pills): Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Spironolactone

Products Spironolactone is commercially available in film-coated tablet form as a monopreparation (Aldactone) and in fixed combination with furosemide (Furospir). It was developed in the 1950s at G.D. Searle in Chicago and approved in 1959, and in many countries in 1961. Structure and properties Spironolactone (C24H32O4S, Mr = 416.6 g/mol) exists as a white to … Spironolactone