Definitions for "Diuretic"
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Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine.
Substance that causes the body to lose water by increasing the amount of urine that is produced.
a drug given to increase the secretion of urine in the kidneys.
A drug to promote the excretion of urine. May be used during chemotherapy to dilute the uric acid in the urine. Uric acid is a product of cell destruction that can precipitate in the kidney or urinary tract forming stones.
an agent that increases the flow of urine
Any agent or compound that increases the flow of urine from the body. They can range from herbal teas to powerful drugs that flush out electrolytes and water. They are classed based on the location and mechanism of action in the kidneys.
A drug that enables the kidneys to rid the body of excess fluid. May be referred to as a "water pill."
a drug to stimulate the excretion of urine by the kidneys.
A drug that helps to remove excess water from the body by increasing the amount lost in urine.
a medication used to treat hypertension that reduces the body's fluid volume
Any drug, food, or beverage that promotes increased urine excretion.
Substances that increases the flow of urine: dandelion, couch grass, uva ursi, plantain, horsetail.
An herb or substance that increases the secretion, flow, and expulsion of urine. (Syn: Renal, Renic)
a drug that promotes urine flow; a diuretic can be taken by mouth as a pill or administered by the intravenous route.
any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine from the horse
Any drug that promotes urination.
Agent which increases urine production SN micturitic
drug used to treat heart failure and hypertension. Also known as 'water tablets'. Diuretics increase the output of water and salt in the urine.
a medication that promotes the excretion of salts and water from the kidney, increasing the volume of urine produced.
A drug or agent used to increase flow of urine.
medication that lowes blood pressure
chemical that inhibits sodium reabsorption, reduces antidiuretic hormone (ADH) concentration, & increases urine volume by inhibiting facultative reabsorption of water
Also called "water pills;" promotes the flow of urine
A substance that increases the secretion of urine
A substance that increases the flow of urine, either by increasing permeability of the kidney.
Medication that helps to remove excess water from the body via urine. Frequently, diuretics are used in the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Lasix is the most common diuretic. Some diuretics tend to remove potassium (K+) from the body. Potassium (K+) is necessary for normal body functioning. It is not unusual to be advised to eat foods high in Potassium (K+) (such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, bananas, apricots, or dates), or to be prescribed a potassium supplement. Some common side effects include dizziness, light-headedness (especially when changing positions).
A drug which increases urine output. Infants with edema or chronic lung disease may be treated with diuretics, and a diuretic may be given following a blood transfusion. Lasix and Diuril are the most common diuretics used in the ICN.
Drug or ingested food that helps remove excess water from the body by increasing the amount lost in the urine.
promotes the discharge of urine
aids in urine production
A drug or substance that promotes urination; also known as a "water pill."
Any compound which promotes water excretion by the kidneys. Generally a medication although naturally occuring chemicals such as caffeine have a diuretic effect as well.
A substance that increases the flow of urine from the body.
Promotes urination (e.g., dandelion leaf, parsley).
a chemical which increases the production of urine
a drug that helps the kidneys get rid of large amounts of fluid by making you urinate
a drug that lowers blood pressure by increasing urine output
a medication designed to increase the amount of urine produced
a medication or chemical that promotes the elimination of fluid in the body
a medication that helps to rid the body of this extra fluid
a medication that reduces the amount of water and sodium in the blood
a medicine which increases the flow of urine by acting on the kidneys either directly or secondarily through the blood or nervous system
an agent that increases the rate of urine formation
a substance (medication) that causes an increase in urination
a substance that acts to increase urine production
a substance that can assist in loss of water from the body through increased urine excretion
a substance that helps remove water from the body
a substance that helps your body get rid of excess water
a substance that increases the amount of urine produced
a substance that removes water from the body by promoting urine formation and the loss
a substance that will increase the volume of urine produced, in healthy or unhealthy kidneys, by promoting the excretion of salts and water
a substance which causes an increase in urine production
a type of drug that removes water from the body
a 'water pill' that helps eliminate excess
Class of drugs/agents that enable the body to eliminate excess fluids.
a medication that helps the kidneys to remove excess fluids from the body, lowering blood pressure as well as decreasing edema (swelling).
An agent that increases the excretion of urine (e.g., a class of antihypertensive medications); sometimes referred to by lay-people as their “water or pee pill”.
A water pill to help lower blood pressure and/or decrease swelling in your legs or prevent fluid from building up in the lungs.
increases the discharge of urine
A drug that increases the rate at which urine forms by promoting the excretion of water and salts. It’s used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and some congenital heart defects.
rids the body of excess fluid
a medication which usually causes excess urination
an agent that promotes urine secretion.
A substance that causes an increased flow of urine.
herbs that increase the flow of urine.
Drugs given to increase the production of urine.
A substance that increases urine output.
increases / encourages production of urine.
A drug that increases the excretion of urine.
causes and increases secretion and flow of urine.
Increases kidney secretions
A substance that draws water from the body and increases the total output of urine.
Causing mild to excessive loss of water through urination; coffee and alcohol are diuretics that can lead to dehydration.
increase flow of urine (Celery Seed, Clivers Dandelion)
A substance that increases the amount of urine passed.
eliminates excess fluids and aids the kidneys and bladder
increases urinary output Dandelion leaves, Parsley, Goldenrod, Bearberry
An agent which stimulates or increases the flow of urine.
A substance that causes increased passing of urine.
Increases the secretion and elimination of urine.
a medication that eliminates excess water from the body.
A drug or herb that causes an increase in the need to void.
These herbs promote the production and secretion of urine. Examples are gokshura, apamarga, ashwagandha, barberry, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, sandalwood gotu kola, parsley gudachi and licorice
An agent, or medicine, that lowers the blood pressure by promoting fluid loss, by urination.
A substance that increases urination.
a substance that promotes the elimination of water in the body through urination.
This is an agent increasing urine output.
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aids production of urine, promotes urination
A substance that causes the kidneys to excrete water. They include alcoholic drinks, caffeinated drinks, and decaffeinated coffee and tea.
Any substance that promotes urine production.
Something which increases the production of urine.
An agent that promotes the excretion of urine.
These herbs increase the elimination and regulates the flow of urine. For best results, drink lots of pure water while using diuretics.
Tending to increase urine flow, or a substance that promotes the excretion of liquids.
A diuretic is a substance which acts on the kidneys to increase the amount of urine you excrete over and above the amount which your kidneys would naturally excrete in a given time.
A drug or substance used to help get rid of extra fluid, by passing more urine.
increases urine flow
A drug that causes the body to excrete excess urine. Dock the Dough: Poke holes in dough with a fork to relieve air pockets.
An agent increasing urine flow, causing the kidneys to excrete more than the usual amount of sodium, potassium and water.
A drug that promotes the formation and excretion of urine.
Increases the flow of urine. Corn Silk, Zea mays
A substance that causes increased urination.
an agent that increases the amount of urine excreted.
a substance which increases the production and elimination of urine.
A chemical that stimulates the production of urine. Also known as a water pill.
A type of drug that promotes the excretion of salt and water by the kidney and thus increases urine output.
A drug that increases the amount of water in the urine, removing excess water from the body; used in treating high blood pressure and fluid retention
An agent that promotes increased excretion of urine.
A medication that promotes the formation and release of urine. It helps to reduce fluid overload in people with heart failure. Also called a water pill.
Drugs that promote the formation of urine by the kidney.
A drug or herb that makes your kidneys produce more urine. Diuretics remove water and also some mineral and vitamins from your body.
Medication that produces an increase in the volume of urine and sodium (salt) that is excreted; sometimes used to reduce water weight and volume in the body; Use of diuretics by athletes can be very unsafe and is not recommended.
Increases flow of urine; removes water from the body.
Increasing the flow of urine
Increasing secretion and expulsion of urine
This term can describe any product that increases the amount of urine excreted by the body. Natural diuretics include black tea, coffee, guarana, and dandelion.
medication that increases urine output. Helps the body get rid of excess fluid. Also called a "water pill."
Medication that helps the body get rid of excess water and salt.
A substance that removes water from the body. Some diuretics include alcohol and caffeine.
Increases the flow of urine. Emetic Causes vomiting.
medication that assists the kidneys in ridding the body of excess fluid
matter that rids the body of excess water and salts
an agent that promotes urine production and flow.
a medication that lowers blood pressure by increasing the amount of urine excreted.
A substance that aids the increase of urine excreted by the body.
something that causes an increase in the flow of urine (which, of course, removes water from your body) Refer to our article about water.
a drug that increases the volume of urine produced. Can produce the illusion of weight loss since no fat is lost. Can also deplete potassium
Anything that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. (The word "diuretic" comes from a combination of the Greek "dia-", thoroughly + "ourein", to urinate = to urinate thoroughly). See the entire definition of Diuretic
drug used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention by increasing the elimination of salt and water by the kidneys
It refers to the natural substances that promote the activities of bladder, kidney and increase urination.
Increases the flow of urine to relieve water retention Buchu, Uva Ursi
increases the secretion and flow of urine.
A drug that increases urine output. It promotes the excretion of water and salts.
Causing increased flow of urine.
referring to herbs which increase urine flow.
A type of drug that increases urine output and reduces fluid accumulation in the body.
a medication that promotes increased outflow of urine. Used to treat hypertension and premenstrual fluid retention.
a substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, or the excretion of fluids.
A substance that promotes the flow of urine
A medication that lowers blood pressure through excess fluid excretion via the urine.
A drug that increases the production of urine.
a type of drug which reduces fluid in the body by increasing the excretion of water and mineral salts by the kidneys, increasing urine production. They are also sometimes called 'water tablets'. Acetazolomide (Diamox) and Frusemide (Frusol, Lasix) are drugs which are commonly used in IIH because of their specific effect on cerebral oedema. Sometimes more than one diuretic may be used in combination to achieve the desired effect and minimise side effects.
Any substance causing an increased output of urine.
Helps to produce urine and remove water from the body
A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine.
Something the causes you to excrete more urine reducing retained water in the body.
A substance that increases the amount of urine that leaves the body.
Stimulates urine flow
A drug that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney.
a medicine used to increase urine output.
A drug that increases urine production.
A drug that helps eliminate excess body fluid; usually used in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure.
a medication that lowers blood pressure by stimulating fluid loss and promotes urine production.
A drug that increases the flow of urine to rid the body of extra fluid.
A drug used to increase urine formation and output. Diuretics are prescribed for the treatment of edema (the accumulation of excess fluids in the tissues of the body), which often occurs as the result of disease of the kidneys, liver, lungs, or heart. Diuretics are also used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Also commonly known as a water pill] A drug that helps to purge the body of excess fluid. Thus, it is most often used for patients with high blood pressure and/or body fluid retention. In the process of ridding the body of excess fluids, the drug must increase total urine production.
tending to increase the flow of urine from the body.
A substance that increases the urine production.
(DIURET-ic) - A medicine that increases how much urine the body produces - helping to get rid of extra fluids and sodium. Also called a "water pill."
An agent that increases the production of urine.
Affects liver and detoxification systems due to its ability to increase the secretion of urine, and excretion of waste through the urine.
Drugs that lower blood pressure.
Type of medicine that stimulates urination to eliminate excessive body water.
Diuretic means increasing the excretion of urine.
an agent that increases secretion of urine.
A drug that lowers blood pressure by stimulating fluid loss and promoting urine production.
Diuretics increase the output of water and salt in the urine. They are used to treat heart failure and to lower blood pressure.
A medication that helps the kidneys eliminate salt and water from the bloodstream and increases the rate of urine formation. This helps to reduce high levels of fluid in people with heart failure.
Increases the amount of urine expelled from the body. Diuretics usually have other beneficial actions to the urinary system.
A drug that reduces blood volume by increasing the amount of water the kidneys excrete as they filter the blood. Sometimes called “water pills
An agent that induces urination.
Increasing secretion and flow of urine
A drug or other substance that increases the amount of urine made by the body.
Medication used to remove excess fluid from the body in Heart Failure (HF)
any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine find all NHC pages containing: diuretic
a medication that lowers blood pressure by causing excess fluid to be excreted.
Something that can increase urine flow.
A diuretic (colloquially called a water pill) is any drug or herb that elevates the rate of bodily urine excretion (diuresis). Diuretics also decrease the extracellular fluid (ECF) volume, and are primarily used to produce a negative extracellular fluid balance. Caffeine, yerba mate, nettles, cranberry juice and alcohol are all weak diuretics.
Parsley, Dandelion Uva Ursi, Rosehips, Sandalwood
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thermoregulation, microbiological
Microbiological Thermoregulation
Ointments Tubular
an important addition to the ACE inhibitor or ARB
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A medicine with diuretic properties.