This document discusses different classes of diuretic drugs. It describes the mechanisms and sites of action of high ceiling loop diuretics like furosemide, medium efficacy thiazide diuretics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, potassium sparing diuretics, and osmotic diuretics like mannitol. Adverse effects and clinical uses are provided for each class. The major functions of the kidney and sites of sodium reabsorption are also reviewed.