diuretic drug
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Definition
- Noun:
- A substance that promotes diuresis: A diuretic drug is any pharmacological agent that increases the production and excretion of urine by the kidneys.
- A medication for fluid removal: It is a type of drug used to help the body eliminate excess water and salt, often to treat conditions like hypertension, heart failure, or edema.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed a diuretic drug to help manage her high blood pressure.
- Common side effects of a diuretic drug can include increased urination and electrolyte imbalance.
Advanced Usage
"Loop diuretic": A potent class of diuretic drugs that act on a specific part of the kidney's nephron.
- Furosemide is a powerful loop diuretic drug used in cases of severe fluid retention.
"Potassium-sparing diuretic": A class of diuretic drugs that help the body rid itself of excess fluid without causing a loss of potassium.
- For patients at risk of low potassium, a doctor might choose a potassium-sparing diuretic drug.
Variants and Related Words
Diuretic (n): The more common, shortened form of "diuretic drug."
- She takes a diuretic for her swollen ankles.
Diuresis (n): The increased production of urine.
- The medication's primary effect is diuresis.
Synonyms
- Water pill: An informal, common term for a diuretic drug.
- Saluretic: A type of diuretic that increases the excretion of salt (sodium) and water.
Related Phrases
- "On diuretics": A phrase describing a patient's medication regimen.
- The patient with heart failure is on diuretics to reduce fluid buildup.
Related Idioms
Noun
- any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water