Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrochlorothiazide)

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Brand Name: Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 50mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 90.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1.20

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Class: Thiazide And Related Diuretics (Cardiovascular drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C7H8ClN3O4S2 = 297.7

Precautions: Addisons disease, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia.

Indications/Uses: Oedema 25-50mg daily. hypertension 25-50mg.

Interactions: May decrease effect of hypoglycaemics. decreased effect: nsiads, cholestyramine. increased effect: loop diuretics. increased toxicity of digoxin

Side Effects: Postural hypotension. gastro-intestinal upset. reversible impotence. hypokalaemia. hyperuricaemia.

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