What is the drug class for hydrochlorothiazide, what are the therapeutic effects, side effects, and contraindications?

What will be an ideal response?


Drug class: Thiazide

Most commonly used diuretic

Therapeutic effects:
-choice for HTN
-decreases edema from mild/ moderate HF, liver and kidney disease.

Side effects:
-hypoKalemia
-hypoNatremia
-HYPERglycemia

Contraindications:
-Pregnant women
-Anuria
-pt with renal impairment

Precautions:
-Renal or liver disorders
-diabetes mellitus

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