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