Diuretics: What are they, their types and How they work?

#Diuretics, sometimes called water pills, help rid your body of salt (sodium) and water. Most of these medicines help your #kidneys release more sodium into your urine. The sodium helps remove water from your blood, decreasing the amount of fluid flowing through your veins and arteries. This lowers #bloodpressure . Key Moments: 0:00 Start 0:44 Diuretics/water pills 1:20 Mechanism of action 1:58 Types of diuretics Diuretics are used as the first line of treatment in patients with hypertension. T...