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Chlorthalidone (chlorthalidone)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Chlorthalidone, which is structurally and pharmacologically similar to the thiazides, is a diuretic and antihypertensive agent.

USES: Chlorthalidone is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure.

Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Chlorthalidone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Generic name: chlorthalidone
Pronunciation: (klor-THAL-i-done)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Chlorthalidone:

  • Edema
  • Hypertension
  • Peripheral Edema Due To Chronic Heart Failure
  • Pulmonary Edema Due To Chronic Heart Failure

Also known as: Edematous Sodium Retaining Conditions, Elevated Blood Pressure, Essential Hypertension, Hyperpiesia, Hyperpiesis, Hypertensive Disorder, Peripheral Edema Due To Chf, Peripheral Edema Due To Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema Due To Congestive Heart Failure, Systemic Arterial Hypertension.

Dosing

Dosage of chlorthalidone should be individualized according to the patient's requirements and response. If chlorthalidone is added to the regimen of a patient stabilized on a potent hypotensive agent, the dosage of the hypotensive agent should initially be reduced to avoid the possibility of severe hypotension.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data