chlorothiazide /-thī″əzīd/ , a thiazide diuretic chemically related to sulfonamides; an antihypertensive. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of hypertension and edema. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Anuria or known hypersensitivity to thiazide medication or to sulfonamide derivatives prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse reactions are hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and hyperuricemia. Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
