Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
- Name
- Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002702 (DBCAT000816, DBCAT002346)
- Description
A subclass of diuretics that limits the secretion of POTASSIUM into the URINE.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Triamterene A potassium-sparing diuretic used in the treatment of edema and in the management of hypertension. Amiloride A pyrizine compound used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. Spironolactone An aldosterone receptor antagonist used to treat edema, hypertension, heart failure, and aldosteronism. Eplerenone An aldosterone receptor antagonist used to improve survival of patients with symptomatic heart failure and to reduce blood pressure. Canrenoic acid An aldosterone antagonist used in primary hyperaldosteronism and other disorders related to aberrant aldosterone levels. Canrenone An antimineralocorticoid and active metabolite of spironolactone used in the treatment of primary hyperaldosteronism and edematous states caused by secondary hyperaldosteronism (e.g. heart failure). - Drugs & Drug Targets