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
July 28th 2010
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