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

Piretanide

Products Piretanide is commercially available in tablet form (Trialix + ramipril). It has been approved in many countries since 1985. In many countries, only the fixed combination with the ACE inhibitor ramipril is currently available. Structure and properties Piretanide (C17H18N2O5S, Mr = 362.40 g/mol) has structural similarities to other loop diuretics and is a sulfonamide. … Piretanide

Loop Diuretics

Products Loop diuretics are commercially available as tablets, sustained-release capsules, and injection and infusion preparations. Torasemide and furosemide are the most commonly used in many countries today. Structure and properties Available loop diuretics are usually sulfonamide or sulfonylurea derivatives. Representatives without a sulfonamide structure also exist, for example, the phenoxyacetic acid derivative etacrynic acid. Effects … Loop Diuretics