Drug class Thiazide diuretic Mechanism of action Inhibits Na/Cl symporter in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney Excretion of sodium and water blood volume blood pressure excretion of potassium, magnesium excretion of calcium (can help prevent kidney stones) Clinical uses Hypertension (first-line therapy) Edema (heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis) Prevention of calcium kidney stones Pharmacokinetics Well absorbed orally Renally excreted unchanged Not a prodrug Adverse effects Hypokalemia Hyponatremia Hyperuricemia gout Hyperglycemia (mild) Hypotension Hypercalcemia Contraindications / Caution Severe renal impairment Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides Hydrochlorothiazide = Active drug Chlorthalidone = Active drug Metolazone = Active drug Thiazide diuretics work directly
How do I schedule a MIC-B12 Injection
Retrieved from [EMA Alert Link]
The Results In this study, 3,346 people with obesity, meaning a BMI over 30, but without diabetes started GLP-1 therapy and were compared to 8,343 similar people not using GLP-1 drugs
Melanin is your body's natural response to UV damage
Benefits are gradual and best maintained with sun protection and a sensible skincare routine