The diuretic which is used with captopril is:
- a) Aldacton
- b) Ethacrynic acid
- c) furesemide
- d) None of the above.
The diuretic that is commonly used with captopril is c) furosemide.
Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which is a type of medication that lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Furosemide is a loop diuretic, which is a type of medication that increases urine output, which helps to lower blood pressure.
The combination of captopril and furosemide is often used to treat high blood pressure that is not controlled with captopril alone. This combination can be more effective than either medication alone, and it can also help to reduce the risk of side effects.
The other options are incorrect:
- a) Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, which is a type of diuretic that helps to conserve potassium in the body. It is not commonly used with captopril.
- b) Ethacrynic acid is a loop diuretic that is similar to furosemide. However, it is less commonly used than furosemide because it can cause more side effects.
- d) None of the above is incorrect. Furosemide is the diuretic that is commonly used with captopril.
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