Chlorothiazide
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Diuril?;Sodium Diuril?
Brand Names: Canada:
Diuril?
Uses
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is used to get rid of extra fluid.
- Chlorothiazide lowers blood pressure and gets rid of extra salt and water in the body.
Dosing
How to take
- Take early in the day to keep from having sleep problems.
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take this drug with food.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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