Which diuretic can be used in treatment of hypercalcemia?
Correct Answer: Furosemide
Description: Loop diuretics: Thiazide diuretics: Act on Na+K+2Cl- sympoer acts on ascending limb of loop of Henle. Includes- furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide High ceiling diuretics Loop looses calcium - therefore used in hypercalcemia Inhibits Na-Cl- sympoer acts on distal tubule Includes- chlohiazide,indapamide Decreases Na+, K+ , Mg2+, H+ Increases glucose, uric acid, lipid Increase in calcium - used in osteoporosis
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