polythiazide /poly·thi·a·zide/ (-thi´ah-zīd) a thiazide diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension and edema.
polythiazide
polythiazide (pol´ēthī´
zīd´),
polythiazide
[-thī·az′īd]
a thiazide diuretic.
indications It is prescribed as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of hypertension and edema.
contraindications Anuria or known hypersensitivity to this drug, other thiazides, or sulfonamide derivatives prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, and various hypersensitivity reactions.
polythiazide (pol´ēthī´
zīd´),n brand name: Renese;
drug class: thiazide diuretic;
action: acts on distal tubule by increasing excretion of water, sodium, chloride, potassium;
uses: edema, hypertension, diuresis.
drug class: thiazide diuretic;
action: acts on distal tubule by increasing excretion of water, sodium, chloride, potassium;
uses: edema, hypertension, diuresis.
polythiazide
a diuretic and antihypertensive.
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