hydrochlorothiazide /-klôr′ōthī″əzīd/ , a thiazide diuretic. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension and edema caused by congestive heart failure or protein loss by the kidney (nephritic syndrome). ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Anuria or known hypersensitivity to this drug, to other thiazide medication, or to sulfonamide derivatives prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, and hypersensitivity reactions.
