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BP >140/90 and CVD risk factors or failed lifestyle changes: monotherapy with thiazide-type diuretic, ACEI/ARB, and/or CCB BP >160/100: Two from different classes: thiazide-type diuretic, ACEI/ARB, and/or CCB VA/DoD 2020 [9] General Age ≥60 Age ≥60 with diabetes <130/90 <150/90 <140/90 Thiazide-type diuretic, ACEI/ARB, and/or CCB
Thiazide diuretics inhibit this receptor, causing the body to release NaCl and water into the lumen, thereby increasing the amount of urine produced each day. [6] An example of a molecule that is chemically a thiazide but not used as a diuretic is methylchloroisothiazolinone , often found as an antimicrobial in cosmetics.
Thiazide diuretic: Triamterene: Potassium-sparing diuretic ... Potassium-sparing diuretic: Clinical data; Trade names: ... is a fixed-dose combination medication of ...
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]
Diuretics act primarily by reducing the reabsorption of sodium at different sites of the renal tubular system and consequently promoting the elimination of sodium and water with increased urine output. [3] Loop diuretics: furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide, ethacrynic acid; Thiazide diuretics: chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Zestoretic among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). [2] It contains lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic.
Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Diovan HCT among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure when valsartan is not sufficient. [6] It is a combination of valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker with hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic. [7]
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. Most often taken in pill form, it is usually taken orally once or twice a day.