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Osmotic Diuretics: what are they and how they work?

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An #osmotic #diuretic prevents the reabsorption of water and sodium and hence increases urine production or causes diuresis. They are intravenously administered, pharmacologically inactive compounds. They make the blood and renal filtrate more osmolar. Isosorbide and #mannitol are two examples of osmotic diuretics. _______________________________________________________________ chapters- 0:00 | start 0:10 | what is osmosis? 0:40 | types of use of osmotic diuretics 1:42 | Mannitol 2:00 | Mechanis...

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