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Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Name
Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Names
Accuretic, Actelsar Hct, Aldactazide, Altace HCT, Atacand, Atacand Hct, Avalide, Benicar Hct, Diovan Hct, Exforge Hct, Hyzaar, Ifirmacombi, Karvezide, Lopressor Hct, Lotensin Hct, Maxzide, Micardis-hct, Olmetec Plus, Tekturna Hct, Teveten HCT, Tribenzor, Urozide, Vaseretic, Viskazide, Zestoretic, Ziac, Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Teva, Exforge HCT, MicardisPlus, Copalia HCT, Dafiro HCT, Actelsar HCT
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H8ClN3O4S2
CAS Number
58-93-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
0J48LPH2TH

Overview

Hydrochlorothiazide is the most commonly prescribed thiazide diuretic. It is indicated to treat edema and hypertension. Hydrochlorothiazide use is common but declining in favour of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. Many combination products are available containing hydrochlorothiazide and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers. Hydrochlorothiazide was granted FDA approval on 12 February 1959.

Background

Hydrochlorothiazide is the most commonly prescribed thiazide diuretic. It is indicated to treat edema and hypertension. Hydrochlorothiazide use is common but declining in favour of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. Many combination products are available containing hydrochlorothiazide and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers. Hydrochlorothiazide was granted FDA approval on 12 February 1959.

Indication

Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated alone or in combination for the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, chronic renal failure, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy. Hydrochlorothiazide is also indicated alone or in combination for the management of hypertension.

Associated Conditions

  • Calcium Nephrolithiasis
  • Cirrhosis of the Liver
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Edema
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertension, Essential Hypertension
  • Hypokalemia caused by diuretics
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Pre-Eclampsia
  • Premenstrual tension with edema
  • Renal tubular acidosis
  • Sodium retention
  • Stroke

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/06/13
Not Applicable
Recruiting
2024/11/08
Not Applicable
Completed
ALI KAMAL M. SAMI
2023/11/01
Phase 2
Recruiting
2023/06/23
Phase 4
Recruiting
2022/07/05
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
2022/05/13
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
2021/11/18
N/A
Active, not recruiting
2021/06/22
Phase 1
Recruiting
2020/12/21
Early Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
2020/12/04
Phase 1
Completed

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H15020698
化学药品
片剂
4/13/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H61020420
化学药品
片剂
1/15/2021
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H63020059
化学药品
片剂
5/21/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H23020304
化学药品
片剂(素片)
6/22/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H22021134
化学药品
片剂
4/26/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H14020967
化学药品
片剂
4/20/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H14020796
化学药品
片剂
9/2/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H22020122
化学药品
片剂
2/24/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H14021386
化学药品
片剂
7/28/2020
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
国药准字H22021388
化学药品
片剂
4/8/2020

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Olmesartan/HCT Sandoz 40/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
221124
Medicine
A
2/5/2015
APO-OLMESARTAN HCTZ 40/25 olmesartan medoxomil/hydrochlorothiazide 40/25 mg film coated tablets blister pack
221121
Medicine
A
2/5/2015
AURO-CANDESARTAN HCT 16/12.5 candesartan cilexetil/hydrochlorothiazide 16 mg/12.5 mg tablet blister pack
199106
Medicine
A
12/18/2013
OLMESART HCT GxP 40/12.5 Olmesartan medoxomil & hydrochlorothiazide 40/12.5 mg tablets blister pack
287857
Medicine
A
2/2/2018
CANDESARTAN HCTZ AGH 16/12.5 candesartan cilexetil 16 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet blister pack
204571
Medicine
A
3/27/2013
EXFORGE HCT 5/160/12.5 amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide combination tablet blister pack
157954
Medicine
A
4/9/2010
OLMESARTAN AMLO HCT GPPL 40/5/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine (as besilate) and hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/5 mg/12.5 mg tablet blister pack
288835
Medicine
A
4/23/2018
G-SARTAN HCT 80/25 telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 80/25 mg tablets blister pack
294535
Medicine
A
3/14/2019
IRBESARTAN/HCTZ RAN 300/12.5 irbesartan 300 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet blister pack
190467
Medicine
A
9/3/2012
IRBESARTAN/HCTZ RANBAXY 150/12.5 irbesartan 150 mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet blister pack
190469
Medicine
A
9/3/2012
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