Drug classes

Diuretics

MFDS drug class 02130

A classification of drugs that expels excess water and salt from the body.

Representative ingredients

The ingredients most often used in single-ingredient medicines of this type.

Commonly used for

What kind of medicines are these?

Diuretics are used to eliminate excess fluid and sodium accumulated in the body, alleviating symptoms such as edema and hypertension. They are primarily prescribed for fluid management in conditions like heart failure, kidney disease, and cirrhosis.

Diuretics inhibit the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys, increasing excretion in urine. This helps reduce the overall fluid volume in the body and lowers blood pressure.

Good to know

Diuretics are divided into several types based on their site of action and mechanism, each with different effects and side effects. Unlike other classes of medications, this drug group focuses on fluid elimination.

Medicines in this class

Even within the same class, dosage form and prescription status can differ.

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Drug classes are only attached to medicines covered by the MFDS pill identification data, so this list does not include every medicine.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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