What is the effect of thiazide diuretics on GFR?

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Thiazide diuretics, unlike loop diuretics, are contraindicated when the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is below 30 ml/min, with the exception of metolazone, which can be used in such cases. According to Katzung's 12th edition, loop diuretics do not affect GFR, but the impact of thiazides on GFR remains unclear. This distinction is crucial for managing patients with heart failure and compromised renal function, as thiazides are typically avoided in these scenarios.

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Having a little query that what is the effect of diuretics (both thiazides and loops)
on GFR ?
Athough katzung 12th edi. says loops _ no effect on gfr, but it is silent on thiazides ?
no thiazides are given when GFR <30ml/min except metolazone while loop diuretics are given in
heart failure with compromised renal functions(failure). why??
 
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