Drug Summary

  Drug name:  hydrochlorothiazide
  Chemical name:  Hydrochlorothiazide
  Formula:  C₇H₈ClN₃O_{4  Weight:   297.739
  CAS no:  58-93-5
  DrugBank link:  DB00999
  Description:  A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the treatment of high blood pressure and management of edema.}