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Loop diuretics cause increased calcium excretion in urine so can they be used for renal Calcium stones or other hypercalcemic states?and do Thiazide diuretics worsen hypercalcemic states?


  #2

hey i think loop diuretics causes renal stone! check again


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  #3

Nope Loops Cause Hypo Ca hence inc urinary calcium therefore chances of stones increased.

Thiazides cause Hyper CA hence dec urinary calcium therefore chances of stones decreased.


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Tnx Guys!got itsmiling face

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