Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine (Jun 2014)
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY OF DIURETICS
Abstract
Clinical pharmacology of diuretics in the international system of ATC (anatomic-therapeutic-chemical) is presented. Classification of this group by the action mechanism and caused effects is provided. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics features, indications and principles of diuretics usage in clinics are considered. Contraindications, side effects and interaction with other drugs of this group are discussed in detail.