osmotic diuretics


os·mot·ic di·u·ret·ics

drugs (for example, mannitol) that by their osmotic effects retain water during urine formation and thus dilute electrolytes in the urine, making resorption less efficient; they promote elimination of water and electrolytes in the urine.

os·mot·ic di·u·ret·ics

(oz-mot'ik dī'yūr-et'iks) Drugs (e.g., mannitol) that by their osmotic effects, promote the elimination of water and electrolytes in the urine.