Cyclopenthiazide Health Dictionary

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A thiazide diuretic drug used to reduce oedema associated with heart failure, kidney disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, and premenstrual syndrome, and to treat hypertension.

Side effects include lethargy, loss of appetite, leg cramps, dizziness, rash, and impotence.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
n. a *diuretic used to treat fluid retention (oedema), high blood pressure (hypertension), and heart failure. It may cause a fall in blood pressure on standing up and reduced blood potassium levels.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Thiazides

Thiazides are a group of moderately potent DIURETICS which are e?ective when taken by mouth. They act by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the renal tubules. They also have a blood-pressure-lowering e?ect. Chlorothiazide was the ?rst member of this group to be introduced. Their main use is to relieve OEDEMA in heart failure.

All thiazides are active by mouth with an onset of action within 1–2 hours, and a duration of 12–24 hours. Chlorthalidone is a thiazide-related compound that has a longer duration of action and only requires to be given on alternate days. The other thiazide drugs available include bendro?uazide, cyclopenthiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, hydro?umethiazide, indapamide, mefruside, methychlothiazide, metolazone, polythiazide and xipamide.... thiazides


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