Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content ++Table Graphic Jump LocationTable B–1.Classes of diurecticsView Table||Download (.pdf) Table B–1. Classes of diurectics Class Mechanism Major site affected Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Inhibit secretion of hydrogen ions, which reduces reabsorption of bicarbonate and sodium Proximal tubule Loop diuretics Inhibit Na-K-2Cl symporter in luminal membrane Thick ascending limb of Henle loop Thiazides Inhibit Na-Cl symporter in luminal membrane Distal convoluted tubule Potassium-sparing diuretics Inhibit action of aldosterone Block sodium channels Cortical collecting tubule Cortical collecting tubule Your MyAccess profile is currently affiliated with '[InstitutionA]' and is in the process of switching affiliations to '[InstitutionB]'. Please click ‘Continue’ to continue the affiliation switch, otherwise click ‘Cancel’ to cancel signing in. Get Free Access Through Your Institution Learn how to see if your library subscribes to McGraw Hill Medical products. Subscribe: Institutional or Individual Sign In Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Forgot Username? Forgot Password? Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth