Define Diuretics.Name the loop diuretics.indication, adverse effects, Contraiindication of Loop Diuretics

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Diuretics:
Diureticss are the drugs which have the ability to increase urinary excretion of salt along with water by acting over different part of nephron

Name the Loop diuretics:
1.Frusemide
2.Torsemide
3.Bumetanide
4.Ethacrynic acid

Indication of loop diuretics:
1.acute pulmonary oedema
2.Hypertensive emergency
3.Acute Hypercalcaemia
4.Hyperkalaemia
5Acute renal failure
6.Anion overdose

Contraindication of loop diureticss:
1.Reversible ototoxicity
2.Intervenous massive dose causes hypovolaemic shock
3.Hypomagnesaemia
4.Hypokalaemia
5.Hypokalaemia metabolic alkalosis
6.Hyperuricaemia leading to gout
7.Hyperglycaemia
8.Hypersensitivity

Adverse effect of loop Diuretics:
1.Hyperuricemia
2.Drowsiness
3.Mascle cramp
4.Hypotension
5.Restlessness 

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