What are the types of diuretic antihypertensive drugs?
Disease description:
My grandfather has hypertension and is now experiencing edema. I would like to ask which diuretic antihypertensive medications are available.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
There are many types of diuretic antihypertensive agents. For example, loop diuretics—such as furosemide and torasemide—exert potent diuretic effects and are commonly used for diuresis in patients with heart failure. Thiazide diuretics—such as hydrochlorothiazide—are another class. Potassium-sparing diuretics are indicated when serum potassium levels are elevated.
