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Understanding Drugs Acting on the Urinary Tract

Muralinath. E., Pooja Devi, Prasanta Chbukdhara, Sanjib Borah, Kalyan. C., Archana Jain, Guruprasad. M.

Abstract


The urinary tract plays a role in regulation of body’s fluidvas well as electrolyte balance and an excretion  of waste  products. Diuretics  enhance  Urine  production  and   enhance  theme elimination  of excess salt and where from  the body. Diuretics  also help regarding the treatment  of conditions  namely congestive  heart  failure  CHF) , edema and hypertension.   Types of Diuretics  include thiazide Diuretics, loop  Diuretics and anti muscatinics. Antimuscarinics  such as interstitial  cystitis  and neurogenic  bladder spams.  It is finally concluded that Diuretics and antibiotics fight against infections  and serve as a unique purpose in controlling  the healthy  and functionality of the urinary system.

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