A drug that stimulates increased renal water excretion.
A substance that increases the flow of urine, either by increasing permeability of the kidneys’ nephrons, increasing blood supply into the nephrons, or increasing the blood into each kidney by renal artery vasodilation.
An herb that stimulates kidney action and encourages the discharge of urine.
Medications designed to reduce the amount of water in the body.
A substance that increases fluid output through urination. Caffeine, alcohol, and a number of medications act as diuretics and can cause the excretion of important vitamins and minerals.
Agent that aids production of mine, promotes urination increase flow.
Increases the flow of urine and aids in elimination of waste products and toxins through the urine.
A diuretic is any substance that increases the production of urine and the loss of body water. Common chemicals in food that can produce a diuretic effect include caffeine and alcohol.
An agent that increases the secretion and expulsion of urine and excess fluids by promoting activity of the kidneys and bladder.
Drug that promotes the production and excretion of urine; it is commonly used in the treatment of edema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. There are several types of diuretics, including thiazides (e.g., chlorothiazide Diuril and hydrochlorothiazide Esidrix), loop diuretics (furosemide Lasix), and others (spironolactone—Aldactone). Several adverse reactions are common to diuretics, chiefly electrolyte (especially sodium and potassium) imbalances.
Drugs that cause the body to excrete water and salt. They are considered useful to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), especially among older people. Diuretics can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and, to a lesser degree, heart attacks caused by high blood pressure. Diuretics are also used in diseases such as congestive heart failure, in which the person retains excess fluids.
A drug that increases the volume of urine produced by promoting the excretion of salts and water from the kidney. Examples are the thiazide diuretics (e.g. chlorothiazide and chlorthalidone), frusemide, spironolactone, and triamterene. Diuretics are used to reduce the edema due to salt and water retention in disorders of the heart, kidneys, liver, or lungs. Some mild diuretics, including acetazoIamide, are used to reduce the pressure within the eyeball in glaucoma. Diuretics are also used, in conjunction with other drugs, in the treatment of high blood pressure. Treatment with thiazide diuretics often results in potassium deficiency; this is corrected by simultaneous administration of potassium salts.
Substances which increase urine production by the kidneys. They are used in the treatment of heart failure, hypertension, and sometimes for ascites secondary to liver failure.
A substance that stimulates the elimination of water by increasing the production and flow of urine.
Diuretics cause the body to pass water by increasing urine output. They are used in treating edema and mild hypertension.
A drug or other substance such as a botanical that promotes the formation and release of urine.
A pharmacological agent that promotes diuresis by enhancing water resorption in the renal tubules. Its administration is commonly indicated for the purpose of ameliorating fluid retention, thereby mitigating hypertension, hydrops, and cardiac insufficiency.
There exists a substance with the ability to enhance urine production and consequently facilitate the removal of water from the body.
A medication that stimulates urine production.