Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Microzide, Oretic, and in combination products like Accuretic, Benicar HCT, Diovan HCT, Exforge HCT, Lopressor HCT, Tekturna HCT, and others
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Thiazide diuretic (water pill)
Forms:
Tablet, capsule
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
High blood pressure
Edema (swelling and fluid retention)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Hydrochlorothiazide Drug Class
Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-droh-kloh-roh-thy-eh-zide) belongs to a group of medications called thiazide diuretics, commonly referred to as water pills.
Hydrochlorothiazide Age Range
Hydrochlorothiazide is approved for use in adults and children.
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