What is chlorothiazide used for?

What is chlorothiazide used for?

Chlorothiazide is used to treat fluid retention (edema) that is caused by congestive heart failure, severe liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, or from treatment with a steroid or hormone medicine. Chlorothiazide is also used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

What methyldopa is used for?

Methyldopa belongs to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the work load of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.

What is the side effects of chlorthalidone?

Chlorthalidone side effects

• nausea.
• vomiting.
• stomach cramping.
• diarrhea.
• constipation.
• loss of appetite.
• dizziness.
• headache.

What is the difference between chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide?

HCTZ has one additional hydrogen substituted on a nitrogen on the sulfonamide ring compared with chlorothiazide. All thiazides have a similar dual-ring structure.

Is methyldopa safe for kidneys?

Other anti-hypertensives such as alphablockers, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, hydralazine and methyldopa are generally safe in CKD patients.

What is the normal BP in pregnancy?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) state that a pregnant woman’s blood pressure should also be within the healthy range of less than 120/80 mm Hg. If blood pressure readings are higher, a pregnant woman may have elevated or high blood pressure.

How long should you take nifedipine?

Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of nifedipine and gradually increase your dose, generally once every 7 to 14 days. If taken regularly, nifedipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to take when you have chest pain.