Diuretics (osmotic)
- Filtered solute retains water in tubule
- Mannitol is the major IV example
- Used for intracranial/intraocular pressure
- Can transiently expand intravascular volume
- Then causes water/electrolyte loss
- Avoid in anuria/pulmonary edema
- Osmotic diuresis lowers serum lithium
Class at a glance
- Filtered solute retains water in tubule
Clinical role
- Mannitol is the major IV example
- Used for intracranial/intraocular pressure
Members / distinctions
- Can transiently expand intravascular volume
- Then causes water/electrolyte loss
- Osmotic diuresis lowers serum lithium
Safety / monitoring
- Avoid in anuria/pulmonary edema
Self-check
- What are Diuretics (osmotic) used for?
intracranial/intraocular pressure.
- Which member of Diuretics (osmotic) is the major IV example?
Mannitol.
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