title: Diuretics: role of sodium balance.
abstract: Diuretics are commonly prescribed for a wide variety of clinical problems, including hypertension, extracellular volume excess, and disorders of calcium metabolism. Although natriuresis with altered sodium balance is not always the therapeutic goal, this feature of the diuretics is essential for optimal results, irrespective of the clinical problem.
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D002118:Calcium / Q000652:urine; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005665:Furosemide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D006973:Hypertension / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009318:Natriuresis; D012964:Sodium / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics; D006852:Hydrochlorothiazide; D005665:Furosemide; D012964:Sodium; D002118:Calcium