1. High efficacy diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+-K+-2Cl¯ cotransport)
a. Sulphamoyl derivatives:
Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torasemide
b. Phenoxyacetic acid derivative:
Ethacrynic acid
2. Medium efficacy diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+-Cl¯ symport)
a. Benzothiadiazines (thiazides):
Hydrochlorothiazide
Benzthiazide
Hydroflumethiazide
Clopamide
b. Thiazide like (related heterocyclics):
Chlorthalidone
Metolazone
Xipamide
Indapamide
3. Weak or adjunctive diuretics
a. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors:
Acetazolamide
b. Potassium sparing diuretics:
Aldosterone antagonist:
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Inhibitors of renal epithelial Na+ channel:
Triamterene
Amiloride
c. Osmotic diuretics:
Mannitol
Isosorbide
Glycerol
d. Xanthines:
Theophylline
DIURETICS