Which drug abolishes coicomedullary osmotic gradient ?
**Core Concept**
The coicomedullary osmotic gradient is a critical component of the nephron's concentration mechanism, regulating water reabsorption in the collecting duct. This gradient is maintained by the countercurrent multiplier system and the presence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The drug that abolishes the coicomedullary osmotic gradient is mannitol. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that increases the osmotic pressure in the loop of Henle, thereby reducing the osmotic gradient between the cortex and medulla. This action inhibits the reabsorption of water in the collecting duct, leading to an increase in urine production. The mechanism involves the inhibition of water reabsorption in the collecting duct, facilitated by the sodium-potassium-2 chloride (NKCC2) cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
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**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Mannitol is often used in the management of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure, as well as in the treatment of acute glaucoma.
**Correct Answer:** A. Mannitol.