Diuretics: Physiology, Pharmacology & Clinical Use

Based in phyisology and pharmacology, this guide to the clinical use of diuretics explains how and why they work. Chapters cover diuretic treatments for heart diseases, hypertension, renal failure, idiopathic cyclic edema, cirrhosis with ascites and nephrotic syndrome, calcium disorders, and more. Toxicities and drug interactions, volume and sodium disorders, metabolic disorders, and other complications and side effects of diuretic therapy receive special consideration.