Thiazides and related diuretics include- Bendroflumethiazide, Benzthiazide, Chlorthiazide, Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydroflumethazide, Indapamide, Methyclothizide, Metolazone, Polythiazide, Quinethazone, Trichlormethiazide

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Edema in hypertension 

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Indications:

Edema in hypertension

Dosage:

Edema- adults- 2.5 to 10mg once daily. Max single dose is 10mg Hypertension- Adults- 2.5 to 5mg once daily. If blood pressure control is not satisfactory after 8 to 12 weeks,with 5mg dose daily, add another hypertensive.

Thiazide diuretics

1. May cause GI upset, may be taken with food

2. Drug will initially increase urination which should subside after a few weeks, take early during the day or as directed

3. Notify physician, if muscle pain,weakneess or cramps, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, excess thirst, tiredness, drowsiness, increased heart rate or pulse, diarrhea, or dizziness occurs

4. May cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight). Avoid prologed exposure to the sun and other ultraviolet light. Use sunscreens and wear protective clothing until tolerance is determined

5. May increase blood sugar levels in diabetes

6. Do not drink alcohol or take other medications without physicians approval, this includes nonprescription medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough,hay fever or sinus

7. Do not interrupt , discontinue or adjust the dose, even if feeling well. Follow physicians instruction regarding missed dose.

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