Loop diuretic
Diuretics that act along the loop of Henle in the kidneys / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Loop diuretic?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Loop diuretics are diuretics that act on the Na-K-Cl cotransporter along the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle in nephrons of the kidneys.[4] They are primarily used in medicine to treat hypertension and edema often due to congestive heart failure or chronic kidney disease. While thiazide diuretics are more effective in patients with normal kidney function, loop diuretics are more effective in patients with impaired kidney function.[5]
Quick Facts Class identifiers, Synonyms ...
Loop diuretic | |
---|---|
Drug class | |
Class identifiers | |
Synonyms | High-ceiling diuretic[1] |
Use | congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, hypertension, edema[2] |
ATC code | C03C |
Biological target | Na-K-Cl cotransporter[3] |
External links | |
MeSH | D049994 |
Legal status | |
In Wikidata |
Close