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Diuretics, also known as water pills, are a class of medications used to promote diuresis, which is the increased production of urine. They are crucial in managing conditions like hypertension, heart failure, and edema. Diuretics work by influencing the renal system to remove excess sodium and water from the body. There are three main types of diuretics: thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, and potassium-sparing diuretics. Each type functions at a different point in the renal system and has varying applications.