Question 1

why is it necessary that white patients should be started with an ace inhibitor or beta blocker while  blacks with calcium channel blocker/diuretics?

Accepted Answer

There's no rule: There's no rule that white patients need to be started on ACEI or Beta blocker and vice versa. It all depends on what is being treated HTN vs Coronary artery disease.

Question 2

is crystal light a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

No: Crystal light is a commercial brand name that refers to dozens of products, all just a little different, that typically contain a blend of artificial and natural sweeteners.  I am not aware of diuretic properties of any of the sweeteners used in this commercial product.

Question 3

do diuretics used for cfh lead to thirst?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, thirst is one of the main side effects of using diuretics.  Diuretics cause you to lost more water and salt through the urine.  That water is coming from the blood, so in effect you are losing some blood volume.  This is great for CHF but lower blood volume is one of the triggers for thirst.

Question 4

what is the strongest diuretic you can take ?

Accepted Answer

Torsemide: Torsemide is one of the strongest ones

Question 5

how do diuretics inhibit the action of aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

Counteracts effects: Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the body which acts to reabsorb sodium from the urine, which is very helpful during periods of dehydration.  Diuretics counteract this activity by promotng sodium excretion in the urine.  There are many types of diuretics but some like spironolactone directly inhibitthe activity of aldosterone.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Water Pill: By strict definition, a diuretic is any medicine causing increased urination.  More practically, a diuretic is a medicine causing the kidney to secrete excess fluid by blocking the re-absorption of either water itself or electrolytes like sodium (primarily), potassium, chloride and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). These medicines are effective treatments for many disorders including heart failure and hypertension.

Question 7

is eating bananas at night good for you on diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: You are concerned about potassium.  If your potassium is indeed low (which is not always the case)  bananas would be one good means to increase dietary potassium.    This is at the expense of a few calories.   So i would do it only if your doctor has a concern in your potassium.

Question 8

which thiazide diuretics are most frequently prescribed?

Accepted Answer

Two below: The most frequently used thiazide diuretics are:
HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide).
Chlorthalidone

Question 9

do diuretics cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics, constipat: Diuretics can cause dehydration which can dry the stool in the colon and cause constipation.

Question 10

what is standarized hawthorn good for diuretic?

Accepted Answer

More for : High blood pressure and as an anti-arrhymic (fights irregular heart beat). www.thepmc.org.

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