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  2. Metolazone - Wikipedia

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    Metolazone and a loop diuretic will synergistically enhance diuresis over the use of either agent alone. Using this combination, diuretic effects will occur at two different segments of the nephron; namely, the loop diuretic will act at the loop of Henle, and metolazone will act at the distal convoluted tubule. Metolazone is frequently ...

  3. Thiazide - Wikipedia

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    The term "thiazide" is also often used for drugs with a similar action that do not have the thiazide chemical structure, such as chlorthalidone, metolazone and indapamide. These agents are more properly termed thiazide-like diuretics .

  4. Thiazide-like diuretic - Wikipedia

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    Examples include metolazone, chlorthalidone, and indapamide. [1] References This page was last edited on 4 May 2022, at 02:01 (UTC). Text is available under ...

  5. Hydrochlorothiazide - Wikipedia

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    Hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hydrodiuril among others, is a diuretic medication used to treat hypertension and swelling due to fluid build-up. [4] Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the urine. [4]

  6. Potassium-sparing diuretic - Wikipedia

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    Triamterene – increased renal side-effects; Aldosterone antagonists, also known as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists: [7] Spironolactone – most widespread use, inexpensive; Eplerenone – more selective so reduced side-effects but more expensive and less potent

  7. Hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene - Wikipedia

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    Side effects may include nausea, trouble sleeping, dizziness, feeling light headed with standing, kidney problems, allergies, and muscle cramps. [2] [3] Other serious side effects may include high blood potassium. [2] [3] Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is not generally recommended. [2] [3] Use in those with significant kidney problems is ...

  8. Chlorothiazide - Wikipedia

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    Chlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Diuril among others, is an organic compound used as a diuretic and as an antihypertensive. [1] [2]It is used both within the hospital setting or for personal use to manage excess fluid associated with congestive heart failure.

  9. Chlortalidone - Wikipedia

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    Effects generally begin within three hours and last for up to three days. [2] Long-term treatment with chlortalidone is more effective than hydrochlorothiazide for prevention of heart attack or stroke. [5] Common adverse effects include low blood potassium, low blood sodium, high blood sugar, dizziness, and erectile dysfunction.