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A thiazide diuretic drug used to treat oedema (accumulation of fluid in tissues) and high blood pressure.

Side effects may include dizziness and mild gastrointestinal disturbances.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

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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