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...p to decrease the production of urine by the [[kidney]]s, thereby reducing diuresis (increased or excessive production of urine). * [[Diuretic]]: A substance that promotes diuresis, i.e., the increased production of urine.

...on of cells and solids in the blood, usually as a result of dehydration or diuresis. ...onents. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, diuresis, and certain medical conditions.

...t failure, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, and other conditions. It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body int Ethacrynic acid is used when there is a need for rapid diuresis or when other diuretics are not effective. It is also used in patients who

...ten used in the treatment of conditions such as [[edema]] (swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues) and [[congestive heart failure] * [[Diuretic]]: A substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. Hydrogogues are a type of diuretic.

...icinal plant species belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It is also known by its common name, '''Indian Sarsaparilla'''. * [[Diuretic]]: A substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine.

...s to a class of drugs known as [[potassium-sparing diuretics]], which work by making the kidneys eliminate sodium and water from the body, which helps to * [[Diuretic]]: A substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine.