Action

• Increases excretion of sodium and water by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule

• Promotes excretion of chloride, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonate

• May produce arteriolar dilation

• Lowering of blood pressure in hypertensive patients

• Diuresis with subsequent mobilization of edema. Effect may continue in renal impairment

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