Hydrochlorothiazide, CAS No. : 58-93-5

Hydrochlorothiazide is 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 is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. The physiologic effect of hydrochlorothiazide is by means of increased diuresis. The chemical classification of hydrochlorothiazide is thiazides. Hydrochlorothiazide is a short acting thiazide diuretic. Hydrochlorothiazide (hctz) is widely used to treat hypertension and edema. This agent's metabolite appears to preferentially bind to and accumulate in red blood cells. This agent is primarily excreted by the kidneys.