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Diuretics Effects on Kidneys - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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===Potassium Sparing Diuretics===
===Potassium Sparing Diuretics===
These diuretics act by blocking the epithelial sodium channel in the collecting duct and therefore reduce sodium and water reabsorption. They do not cause the loss of potassium and thus they get their name as potassium sparing diuretics.
These diuretics act by blocking the epithelial sodium channel in the [[Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology|collecting duct]] and therefore reduce sodium and water reabsorption. They do not cause a loss of potassium and thus they get their name as potassium sparing diuretics.
===Aldosterone Antagonists===
===Aldosterone Antagonists===