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Amiloride
Definition:
Amiloride inhibits epithelial Na+ channels (ENaC), and in doing so, it acts as a diuretic by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the late distal convoluted tubules, connecting tubules, and collecting ducts in the kidneys.

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Amiloride (Wikipedia)






Posted: Sunday, June 22, 2014
Last updated: Sunday, June 22, 2014