Diuretic: Anything that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. (The word "diuretic" comes from a combination of the Greek "dia-", thoroughly + "ourein", to urinate = to urinate thoroughly).
Diuresis may be due to a huge number of causes including metabolic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (in which the increased glucose level in the blood causes water to be lost in the urine); substances in food and drink (such as coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages); and specific diuretic drugs.
All diuretic drugs -- which are usually called, more simply, diuretics -- cause a person to "lose water" but they do so by diverse means, including:
Some diuretics work by still other mechanisms. And some diuretics have other effects and uses such as in treating hypertension.
Read more information on a number of diuretics including Aldactone (spironolactone), Dyazide (triamterene), Hydrodiuril (hydrochlorothiazide), Lasix (furosemide), and Maxzide (triamterene).
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( dÄ« ' É™-rÄ•t ' Äk ) adj. Tending to increase the discharge of urine. n. A substance or drug that tends to increase ...
Here are some general guidelines if you're taking a diuretic: Before a diuretic is prescribed, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications that may have been ...
Diuretic: Anything that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. (The word "diuretic" comes from a combination of the Greek "dia-", thoroughly + "ourein", to urinate ...
Which diuretic is best for you depends on your health and the condition being treated. Examples of thiazide diuretics include: Chlorothiazide
Diuretics are substances that encourage urination. Used for everything from edema to heart problems, too much of a diuretic can...