Principles of the Diuretic Using

Abstract

Water and electrolyte balances is important in the body. Many conditions, especially heart and kidney failure, venous insufficiency, drugs, cause edema. In these patients, the diagnosis of edema, the evaluation of the patient in terms of important underlying pathologies and appropriate treatment are very important. The use of diuretics in conditions related to the disease is very important for both the treatment of edema and the clinical relief of the patient. When diuretic doses are not adjusted properly, they are either ineffective or may cause different problems due to excessive diuresis. In this review, the principles of diuretic use and important points to be considered are emphasized.