Thiazide diuretics

  • Facts:
    Acts on DCT by inhibiting Na+/Cl- transporter

    Drugs
    HCTZ
    Chlorothiazide
    Chlorthalidone (thiazide-like)
  • Indications:
    Hypertension
  • Side Effects:
    SULFA allergy
    Hyponatremia , hypokalemia
    Hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia
    Increase in uric acid
    Increased LDL cholesterol, plasma triglycerides

  • See Also:
    Diuretic agents
  • Associated With:
    Pancreatitis
    Metabolic alkalosis



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July 28th 2010