DiureticsEn Español (Spanish Version) Diuretic, often called
"water pills" ClassificationGeneric NameBrand NameLoop Diuretics
bumetanideBumexethacrynic
acidEdecrinfurosemideLasixtorsemideDemadexPotassium-sparing
Diuretics bendroflumethiazideNaturetinchlorothiazideDiurilchlort
halidoneThalitonehydrochlorothiazideHydroDIURIL, Microzide (many
other brands)hydroflumethiazideDiucardin,
SaluronmethyclothiazideAquatensen, EnduronmetolazoneZaroxolynpol
ythiazideRenesetrichlormethiazideMetahydrin, NaquaPotassium-
sparing and Hydrochlorothiazide Combination amiloride and
hydrochlorothiazideModureticspironolactone and
hydrochlorothiazideAldactazidetriamterene and
hydrochlorothiazideDyazide, Maxzide Diuretics may be prescribed
to treat: Diuretics may also be used to treat: Diuretics act on
the kidneys to increase the production of urine. Unlike other
types, potassium-sparing diuretics do not cause your body to
lose potassium. It is important that your doctor checks your
progress at regular visits to allow for dosage adjustm