Formulary Monographs [CHLORTHALIDONE, 402824]
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CHLORTHALIDONE
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THIAZIDE LIKE DIURETICS
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Thiazides are used in the management of edema associated with heart failure, or a history of fluid retention, mild hypertension and to potentiate other hypertensive drugs in severe hypertension.
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Alkalosis hypochloraemic; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; dry mouth; electrolyte imbalance; erectile dysfunction; fatigue; headache; hyperglycaemia; hyperuricaemia; nausea; postural hypotension; skin reactions
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Oedema- Adult
Initially 5–10 mg once daily or on alternate days, dose to be taken in the morning, then maintenance 5–10 mg 1–3 times a week. Hypertension - 2.5 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, higher doses are rarely necessary. |
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Thiazides and related diuretics should not be used to treat gestational hypertension.
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The amount present in milk is too small to be harmful.
Large doses may suppress lactation. |
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