Thiazide diuretics increase excretion of
1)sodium.
2)chloride.
3)calcium.
4)potassium.
5)magnesium.

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Thiazide diuretics increase sodium and chloride excretion by interfering with their reabsorption in the distal tubule;a mild diuresis of slightly concentrated urine results.Excretion of potassium,bicarbonate,magnesium,phosphate,and iodide is also increased,and calcium excretion is decreased.Although thiazides decrease extracellular fluid volume,antihypertensive activity is primarily caused by direct vasodilation.

Thiazide Diuretics Increase Excretion of