What types of diuretics are there?

Diuretics more common types are as follows: First, loop diuretics, this type of diuretics is more common, and the effect of diuresis is also relatively strong, clinically more common is furosemide, but this diuretic is easy to cause hypokalemia, because in diuresis at the same time, it will also increase the excretion of potassium ions in the body. Therefore, long-term use of this diuretic, pay attention to monitoring potassium. Second, thiazide diuretics, this diuretic effect is relatively moderate, in diuresis at the same time also has the effect of potassium discharge, so patients who use it for a long time should also pay attention to monitoring potassium. Third, potassium diuretics, most common is spironolactone, this drug in diuresis at the same time, but also can reduce the emission of potassium ions, so this drug is often taken at the same time as potassium discharge drugs.