Thiazides

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Also known as:  Benzothiazides;  Thiazide Diuretics

 

Description

Thiazides are a group of Pharmaceutical Diuretics.

 

Conventional Medical Usage of Thiazides

Cardiovascular System

 Thiazides are sometimes prescribed for the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure.

 Thiazides are sometimes prescribed for the treatment of High Blood Pressure.

 

Thiazides may Interfere with these Substances

Quinones

 Thiazides may cause the depletion of Coenzyme Q10.  [1]

 

Types of Thiazides

 Bendrofluazide (Aprinox)

 Chlorthalidone (Chlortalidone;  Hygroton)

 Chlorthiazide

 Hydrochlorothiazide (Dichlotride;  Dithiazide)

 Indapamide (Dapatabs;  Natrilix)

 Methylclothiazide (Enduron)

 Metolozone (Diulo)

 

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