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 GET ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE 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. 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 Get Free Access Through Your Institution Contact your institution's library to ask if they subscribe to McGraw-Hill Medical Products. Access My Subscription GET ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE Subscription Options Pay Per View Timed Access to all of AccessBiomedical Science 24 Hour $34.95 (USD) Buy Now 48 Hour $54.95 (USD) Buy Now Best Value AccessBiomedical Science Full Site: One-Year Individual Subscription $595 USD Buy Now View All Subscription Options