Understanding Diuretics: A Medical Student's Guide

This coursework covers an in-depth study of diuretics, beginning with their definition, purpose, and role in blood pressure regulation. It delves into kidney function, exploring nephron structure and its contribution to fluid balance, followed by classification, mechanisms, and comparative analysis of diuretics. Clinical applications such as management of hypertension, congestive heart failure, renal failure, and glaucoma are discussed. The concluding section summarises diuretics' importance...