Loop diuretic
Drug class
Loop diuretics are diuretics that act on the Na-K-Cl cotransporter along the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle in nephrons of the kidneys. They are primarily used in medicine to treat hypertension and edema often due to congestive heart... Wikipedia
ATC code: C03C
Biological target: Na-K-Cl cotransporter
Synonyms: High-ceiling diuretic
Use: congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, hypertension, edema