DRUGS FOR KIDNEY DISORDERS

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something that encourages the kidneys to produce urine All diuretics cause a person to "lose water," but they do so in different ways, such as by preventing the kidney from reabsorbing sodium, which increases the loss of sodium and, as a result, the amount of water in the urine (loop diuretic); by increasing the excretion of both sodium and chloride in the urine, which causes water to be excreted with them (a thiazide diuretic); or by blocking the exchange of sodium for potassium, which causes the excre (potassium-sparing diuretic). Some diuretics have different effects and function in different ways; for example, some are used to treat hypertension. known also as a water pill. substances found in foods and beverages including coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages

To treat hypertension, to treat edema

10.4 Anti-gout medications

A red, painful, hot, and swollen joint with recurring bouts of inflammation is the hallmark of gout.

The pain usually starts suddenly and lasts for less than a day.

In nearly half of cases, the joint at the base of the big toe is damaged.

Additionally, it might cause nephropathy, kidney stones, or tophi.

Elevated levels of uric acid in the blood cause gout. This happens as a result of a mix of hereditary and dietary variables. When uric acid levels are excessive, it crystallizes and deposits in the tendons, joints, and surrounding tissues, causing a gout attack. People who consume a lot of meat, drink a lot of alcohol, or are overweight are more likely to get gout. Gout diagnosis can be confirmed by spotting crystals in the tophus or joint fluid. Uric acid levels in the blood could be normal during an