NEET MDS Lessons
Pharmacology
Aquaretics
An aquaretic is a class of drug that is used to promote aquaresis, the excretion of water without electrolyte loss.
Lithium, demeclocycline
Mechanism of Action
1. Block ADH action on distal tubule and collecting duct. Blocking ADH decreases H2O permeability. H2O is not recovered (distal tubule) using osmotic draw of counter-current multiplier so aquaretics reduce water reabsorption (tubule to blood stream).
2. Net effect is an increase in free water clearance
Valdecoxib
used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhoea
Etoricoxib new COX-2 selective inhibitor