Diuretics work differently according to biological sex and time of treatment, shows study

Diuretics work differently according to biological sex and time of treatment

  • Loop diuretics inhibit the sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter.
  • Thiazide diuretics inhibit the sodium/chloride cotransporter.
  • Potassium-sparing diuretics inhibit the epithelial sodium channel and increase urine flow without causing potassium loss in the urine.

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