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what drug is one of the thiazide agents available for the treatment of hypertension

by Dr. Darren Abbott V Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Three thiazide diuretics are commonly used: hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), chlorthalidone, and indapamide. HCTZ and chlorthalidone are FDA-approved for clinical use in the management of primary hypertension.May 1, 2022

What drugs contain thiazide?

There are a number of thiazide diuretics - they include bendroflumethiazide, chlortalidone, cyclopenthiazide, indapamide and xipamide. Each comes in a different brand name.

What is the brand name for thiazide?

Thiazide diureticsGeneric NameBrand Namechlorthalidone and chlorthalidone combinationsClorpres, Tenoretic, Thalitonehydrochlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide combinationsCapozide, Dyazide, Hyzaar, Lopressor HCT, Maxzide, Prinzide

What is the best thiazide diuretic?

Chlorthalidone is the preferable diuretic for initial and subsequent therapy of hypertension, starting with 12.5 mg/d and increasing to ≤25.0 mg/d with or without other antihypertensive drugs.

Why are thiazides used in hypertension?

Thiazides can reduce the excretion of calcium and uric acid and therefore increase their plasma levels. As well, they increase potassium and magnesium excretion, leading to hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia.

Is Lasix a thiazide?

Lasix (thiazides) is an anthranilic acid derivative that is used as a strong diuretic in adults and children to treat excessive fluid accumulation (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, liver failure, renal failure, and nephritic syndrome.

Is Amlodipine a thiazide diuretic?

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

What are examples of thiazide-like diuretics?

Thiazide-type diuretics include chlorothiazide, HCTZ, methychlothiazide, trichlormethiazide, polythiazide, bendroflumethiazide and thiazide-like diuretics include indapamide, CTDN, and metolazone.

Which of the following is an example of thiazide-like diuretics?

Examples of thiazide diuretics taken by mouth include: Chlorothiazide. Chlorthalidone. Hydrochlorothiazide.

What is the drug of choice for hypertension?

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) are the treatment of choice in patients with hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and proteinuria.

How do thiazide diuretics treat hypertension?

Thiazide diuretics are used to treat high blood pressure by reducing the amount of sodium and water in the body. Thiazides are the only type of diuretic that dilates (widens) the blood vessels, which also helps to lower blood pressure.

Is hydrochlorothiazide a thiazide diuretic?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It is used to help reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Which is better Lasix or hydrochlorothiazide?

Lasix (Furosemide) is a very effective water pill and it'll certainly make you go to the bathroom more often. Removes water from the body, which lowers blood pressure. Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)) is a well-tolerated water pill that's often the first-choice treatment for mild high blood pressure.

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