As far as I know Frusemide doesn't lead to increased calcium excretion, but Thiazide does.
2007-06-17 16:06:05 · 2 answers · asked by Kaka 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Frusemide being a loop diuretic,has the following effect on the the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle which plays an important part in divalent cation handling:
>> inhibition of active NaCl transport which results to an increased Ca2+ and Mg2+ excretion. As the result,there will be hypomagnesemia & hypocalcaemia. Thus Frusemide given with adequate hydration is useful for hypercalcemia.
As for thiazides, it is known for causing calcium retention on the body. Thiazide diuretics increase renal calcium reabsorption and may precipitate or exacerbate hypercalcemia. The reason why thiazides are sometimes called "Calcium sparing diuretics".
2007-06-17 22:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have NO idea what so ever about your question but you can check these sites out.it does give some reasons even though they sound pretty lame to me.
http://www.doctok.com/forum/forum.php?req=thread&postid=345&unb214sess=7e7497445271f926b4f9a33a5e08a5b0
http://www.perfusion.com.au/CCP/Pharmacology/Frusemide.htm
2007-06-17 22:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋