Preposition: after

• therapy: As with other diuretics, electrolytes and water balance may be disturbed as a result of diuresis after prolonged therapy.

Converse of object

• force: Forced diuresis or dialysis are unlikely to be of benefit.

• cause: The powerful resinous odor of the newly-cut wood was said to cause troublesome diuresis in saw mill workers ( Sargent 1896 ).

• promote: These all act to dilute the serum potassium level and promote diuresis by increasing the intra-vascular volume.

• induce: It is theoretically advantageous to administer alkali and induce diuresis as the drug is acidic and excreted in the urine.

Adjective modifier

• osmotic: Chemical imbalance can occur as a result of osmotic diuresis.

• excessive: Potassium loss due to excessive diuresis may necessitate a reduction in the dose of diuretic.

• alkaline: In addition, high dose systemic leucovorin or alkaline diuresis may be required.