Diuretics, Thiazide (Systemic)
Category- Antidiuretic, central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus—Bendroflumethiazide; Chlorothiazide; Chlorthalidone; Hydrochlorothiazide; Hydroflumethiazide; Methyclothiazide; Metolazone; Polythiazide; Quinethazone; Trichlormethiazide
- Antihypertensive—Bendroflumethiazide; Chlorothiazide; Chlorthalidone; Hydrochlorothiazide; Hydroflumethiazide; Methyclothiazide; Metolazone; Polythiazide; Quinethazone; Trichlormethiazide
- Antiurolithic, calcium calculi—Bendroflumethiazide; Chlorothiazide; Chlorthalidone; Hydrochlorothiazide; Hydroflumethiazide; Methyclothiazide; Metolazone; Polythiazide; Quinethazone; Trichlormethiazide
- Diuretic—Bendroflumethiazide; Chlorothiazide; Chlorthalidone; Hydrochlorothiazide; Hydroflumethiazide; Methyclothiazide; Metolazone; Polythiazide; Quinethazone; Trichlormethiazide
DescriptionThiazide
or thiazide-like diuretics are commonly used to treat high blood pressure
(hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and
arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not
function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart,
and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High
blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems
may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
Thiazide diuretics are also used to help reduce the amount of water in
the body by increasing the flow of urine. They may also be used for other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
Thiazide diuretics are available only with your doctor's prescription,
in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Bendroflumethiazide
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Chlorothiazide
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Oral suspension (U.S.)
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Tablets (U.S.)
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Chlorthalidone
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Capsules (U.S.)
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Oral solution (U.S.)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Hydroflumethiazide
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Methyclothiazide
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Metolazone
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Polythiazide
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Quinethazone
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Trichlormethiazide
Parenteral
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Chlorothiazide
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Aquatensen 6
- Diucardin 5
- Diulo 7
- Diuril 2
- Enduron 6
- Esidrix 4
- Hydro-chlor 4
- Hydro-D 4
- HydroDIURIL 4
- Hydromox 9
- Hygroton 3
- Metahydrin 10
- Microzide 4
- Mykrox 7
- Naqua 10
- Naturetin 1
- Oretic 4
- Renese 8
- Saluron 5
- Thalitone 3
- Trichlorex 10
- Zaroxolyn 7
In Canada—
- Apo-Chlorthalidone 3
- Apo-Hydro 4
- Diuchlor H 4
- Duretic 6
- HydroDIURIL 4
- Hygroton 3
- Naturetin 1
- Neo-Codema 4
- Novo-Hydrazide 4
- Novo-Thalidone 3
- Uridon 3
- Urozide 4
- Zaroxolyn 7
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following thiazide diuretics are
numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Bendroflumethiazide (ben-droe-floo-meth-EYE-a-zide) |
| 2. |
Chlorothiazide (klor-oh-THYE-a-zide)†‡ |
| 3. |
Chlorthalidone (klor-THAL-i-doan)ठ|
| 4. |
Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide)ठ|
| 5. |
Hydroflumethiazide (hye-droe-floo-meth-EYE-a-zide)†‡ |
| 6. |
Methyclothiazide (meth-ee-kloe-THYE-a-zide)‡ |
| 7. |
Metolazone (me-TOLE-a-zone) |
| 8. |
Polythiazide (pol-i-THYE-a-zide)† |
| 9. |
Quinethazone (kwin-ETH-a-zone)† |
| 10. |
Trichlormethiazide (trye-klor-meth-EYE-a-zide)†‡ |
| † Not commercially available in Canada |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
| § Generic name product may be available
in Canada |
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