Which diuretics are less commonly prescribed due to their very weak diuresis and higher adverse effects?
1. Loop diuretics
2. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
3. Thiazide diuretics
4. Potassium sparing diuretics
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Rationale 1: Loop diuretics are the most effective diuretics in increasing urine output.
Rationale 2: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors have very weak diuresis and more adverse effects.
Rationale 3: Thiazide diuretics are the most widely prescribed class of diuretics and have less adverse effects.
Rationale 4: Potassium sparing diuretics are less effective but prevent hypokalemia.
Global Rationale: Two less commonly prescribed diuretics have limited indications. These include carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and osmotic diuretics.
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