Loop diuretics

• Inhibit the Na, K, 2Cl co-transporter in ascending tubule [red barrier]
• Cause loss of calcium and magnesium in urine [Cal the California surfer and magnet]
• Promote calcium stone formation in urine [Long crystals]
• Cause loss of potassium [Urine pouring into pot of ass]
• Increase renal blood flow [dilated arteries]
• Induce hyperglycemia and hyperuricemia [sugar cubes in blood]
• Furosemide [furry semite]
  • Ototoxic [ear lightning bolt]
  • Causes blurry vision [blurry eye]
• bumetanide [bum knead]
  • Most potent [power star]
  • Ototoxic [ear]
  • Causes vomiting [vomit coming out of the bum]

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Visual Mnemonic - Loop Diuretics: Furosemide, Bumetanide
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