Hydrochlorothiazide
ATC Code
C03AA03
Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
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.
Also known as 6-Chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, Hydrodiuril — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC C03AA per NCIT
- ATC C09DX per NCIT
- ATC C09XA per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C29098 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Hypertensive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Nephrotic syndrome | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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