Potassium sparing diuretics are a class of medications that help the body expel excess fluid without causing a significant loss of potassium. Unlike other diuretics such as loop diuretics or thiazides, which can lead to hypokalemia (low potassium levels), potassium sparing diuretics prevent the loss of potassium by acting on different parts of the kidneys. They are commonly used to treat conditions like hypertension and congestive heart failure.
