Chemical Structure
Potassium-sparing diuretics do not share any obvious chemical similarities, except for the steroid-structure of the aldosterone antagonists. Those in clinical use include:
- Epithelial sodium channel blockers
- Amiloride
- Triamterene
- Aldosterone antagonists:
- Spironolactone
- Eplerenone
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