noun
- medications or substances that increase the excretion of sodium in urine
Usage: medical; pharmacology
Examples
- The doctor prescribed natriuretics to help reduce the patient’s blood pressure.
- Natriuretics work by blocking sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
- Loop natriuretics are commonly used to treat heart failure.
- The effectiveness of natriuretics depends on proper kidney function.
- Patients taking natriuretics should monitor their electrolyte levels regularly.