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This course on Diuretics - Pharmacology aims to help learners understand the mechanisms of action of diuretic and natriuretic drugs on nephrons. By exploring topics such as the relationship between cardiac output and renal blood flow, processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion, as well as the effects of different diuretics on specific parts of the nephron, students will gain insights into the physiological processes involved in urine formation and regulation of electrolyte balance. The course covers various diuretics including loop diuretics, thiazides, potassium-sparing diuretics, and osmotic diuretics, and their impact on different ion transporters and channels in the nephron. The teaching method involves detailed explanations of physiological concepts, drug mechanisms, and clinical correlations, making it suitable for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in pharmacology and renal physiology.
