Benefits of low vs high dosages of diuretics
Kaplan, N.M.
Clinical Therapeutics 6(2): 198-204
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0149-2918 PMID: 6705013 Document Number: 231241
The mechanism of antihypertensive action of diuretics in patients is outlined, side effects of diuretic therapy are described briefly and the advantages of lower dosages of diuretics (usually given concomitantly with a .beta.-blocker or a centrally acting .alpha.-agonist) are reviewed. Clinical guidelines include a recommendation that serum K levels be carefully monitored.
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