Principles of Therapeutics

Mechanisms of action, use, and adverse effects of drugs for treatment of disorders of the renal and urinary system 

  • Diuretics, antidiuretic drugs

  • Drugs and fluids used to treat volume, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders

  • Drugs used to enhance renal perfusion (eg, dopamine)

  • Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic drugs

  • Drugs used to treat lower urinary tract system (eg, incontinence, bladder function, benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Other therapeutic modalities (eg, dialysis, renal transplantation)