How Does Furosemide Work? Understanding Loop Diuretics

The video contains a simple and visual explanation of how furosemide and bumetanide, loop diuretics, work to encourage the kidneys to excrete more water and sodium. We cover some basics about how the nephron works and look in detail at the action of loop diuretics on the sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter on the ascending loop of the loop of Henle. We also talk about the indications, some practical tips on using loop diuretics, adverse effects and contraindications.
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[@blazejp0601]

I've never seen this concept explained so well. What's missing though is another effect of accumulation of potassium in the cell and its subesquent diffusion into the tubule - this causes positive membrane potential which causes Ca2+ and Mg2+ to be secreted, an important effect of loop diuretics.

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Thank you this was very well explained. I have a lot of issues learning about loop diuretics and countercurrent multiplier but it is so clear to me now.

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this medicine does not work in reducing fluid, it gives renal failure and damages the kidneys. Some Doctors are stupid.

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Thank you for the well-explained lecture. Could you please explain why lasix increases urinary sodium while decreasing urine osmolality. Lasix is used to treat hyponatremia in SIADH by increasing serum sodium and getting rid of more water than sodium but the fact that lasix increases urine sodium while decreasing urine osmolality seems contradictory. I appreciate your time in answering this or directing me to a resource in advance.

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That was clear and helpful. I have a question that I wonder if you can answer for me. Why would a loop diuretic be prescribed for an elderly person with hyponatremia (when hyponatremia occured due to trazodone or tramadol)? How does this help?

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Can you tell me why loop diuretics are contraindicated in hepatic failure??