Loop diuretics are widely used, especially in patients with hypertension or heart failure plus renal dysfunction. Such patients are particularly susceptible to untoward drug effects. It is, therefore, ...

Diuretics are a class of medications commonly known as "water pills." There are several different classes of diuretics, each of which works differently in the kidneys to help rid the body of extra ...

Most accepted pharmacologic treatments for heart failure are supported by evidence from large clinical trials. In contrast, evidence from large, well-controlled clinical trials to guide the use of ...