Medicine detail

Hydrochlorothiazide

Often used for blood pressure or fluid management.

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What It Is Used For

Often used for blood pressure or fluid management.

Active Ingredient

hydrochlorothiazide

Chemical Name

6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide

Common Brands

Microzide, HydroDIURIL

Generic / Alternate Names

HCTZ, hydrochlorothiazide tablets, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Tracking Note

Track blood pressure, urination, dizziness, electrolytes if ordered, and weight trends.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

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Coronary Artery Disease

Commonly used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed and matched to the suspected or confirmed organism.

Cardiovascular common use
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Peripheral Artery Disease

Commonly used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed and matched to the suspected or confirmed organism.

Cardiovascular common use
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Dizziness

Commonly used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed and matched to the suspected or confirmed organism.

Cardiovascular symptom context
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Exercise intolerance

Commonly used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed and matched to the suspected or confirmed organism.

Cardiovascular symptom context
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Leg swelling

Commonly used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed and matched to the suspected or confirmed organism.

Cardiovascular symptom context
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Palpitations

Commonly used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed and matched to the suspected or confirmed organism.

Cardiovascular symptom context