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Chlorothiazide

Generic Name
Chlorothiazide
Brand Names
Diuril
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H6ClN3O4S2
CAS Number
58-94-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
77W477J15H

Overview

A thiazide diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of hydrochlorothiazide. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p812)

Indication

Chlorothiazide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy. It is also indicated in the management of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent or to enhance the effectiveness of other antihypertensive drugs in the more severe forms of hypertension.

Associated Conditions

  • Edema
  • Hypertension

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Akorn
17478-419
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 1 1
8/10/2012
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
47335-330
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 18 mL
10/1/2019
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
25021-305
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 18 mL
10/23/2019
Akorn
76478-711
INTRAVENOUS
0.5 mg in 18 mL
6/12/2012
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-658
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 18 mL
7/10/2017
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-658
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 18 mL
5/31/2023
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-658
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 18 mL
6/2/2023
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
25021-305
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 18 mL
11/16/2020
American Regent, Inc.
0517-1820
INTRAVENOUS
500 mg in 18 mL
6/5/2020
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc
65649-311
ORAL
250 mg in 5 mL
11/1/2021

EMA Drug Approvals

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