ABSTRACT
Diuretics promote the excretion of water and electrolytes. They are primarily used in states of inappropriate salt and water retention. Diuretics are also used in a variety of clinical situations where an increase in sodium excretion is not the primary goal of treatment. Such conditions include acute renal failure, electrolyte disturbances (hypo- or hyperkalaemia, hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria) and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
