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There is 1 glossary search result for:   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.

Other resources:
Amiloride (Wikipedia)






Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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