Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2019; 144(06): 387-392
DOI: 10.1055/a-0661-4426
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Diuretika-Therapie

Diuretic Therapy
Stefan Büttner
,
Alexander Koch
,
Josef Pfeilschifter
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Publication Date:
14 March 2019 (online)

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Abstract

The treatment of generalized edema includes primarily the treatment of the underlying disease as well as the sodium restriction. Often, however, the volume balance alone can not be controlled satisfactorily. Commonly, diuretics are used for the treatment of chronic heart failure, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome and renal failure. Diuretics are well documented effective and necessary drugs for the treatment of hypervolemia. From a symptomatic point of view, they are indispensable for cardiac decompensation and they have a firm place in the treatment of hypertension. Due to the different effects as well as pharmacological differences, diuretics can be used for differential therapeutics. The therapy can be associated with side effects. Sequential nephron blockade may be useful in diuretic resistance, but evidence in controlled trials is still lacking. This review provides an overview of the mechanisms, diuretic use and diuretic resistance.

Diuretika sind wirksam und notwendig bei der Behandlung einer Hypervolämie. Aus symptomatischer Sicht sind sie unverzichtbar bei kardialer Dekompensation, und auch in der Therapie der Hypertonie haben sie einen festen Stellenwert. Aufgrund ihrer pharmakologischen Unterschiede sind Diuretika breit einsetzbar, jedoch sind auch die Nebenwirkungen zu beachten. Dieser Beitrag informiert über Wirkmechanismen, klinischen Einsatz und Diuretika-Resistenz.