Management: Monitor for increased topiramate levels/adverse effects (e
Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat fluid retention (edema)in
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide-type diuretic that inhibits sodium resorption in the distal convoluted tubules of the
This may increase the
How it works Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (this means it increases urination) that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of salts in the kidneys
Metolazone
Introduction
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This study explores the effect of diuretics use on metabolic markers (i
It can be used to prevent or treat hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood)
[2] The thiazide drug class was discovered and developed at Merck and Co
Although the information is limited, hydrochlorothiazide doses of 50 mg daily or less are generally considered safe for breastfed infants
Diuretics are medications that act on the kidneys to increase production of urine, therefore elimination of water from the body
Available thiazide diuretics include chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide, while examples of thiazide-like diuretics are chlorthalidone and indapamide
5 Hydrochlorothiazide is the most commonly used thiazide diuretic and it is not surprising that it has been implicated most commonly
pains in the stomach or side, possibly radiating to the back
A 58-year-old African American man with a history of hypertension presents with pain in his right great toe
Addition of thiazide type diuretic, chlorothiazide or metolazone as an
It works in the kidneys to remove extra water and certain electrolytes, like sodium and potassium, to lower blood
2,10,11 Hydrochlorothiazide use is common but declining in favour of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Common or serious possible side-effects include: A possible increase in your blood sugar level
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) drug that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention
All three have been used in stone prevention trials and shown to have beneficial effects