Introduction to Hydrochloro
Thiazide - HydroDIURIL
Merck & Co., Inc is well known name in pharmaceutical industry
across the world. The company is devoted to discover,
manufacture and distribute various medicines all over the world.
HydroDIURIL (hydrochlorothiazide) is one of the popular drug products formulated by
using active pharmaceutical ingredient-Hydrochlorothiazide meant
for treating the hypertension disorders. Drug belongs to the
diuretic class of medications.
Hydrochlorothiazide
– HydroDIURIL, the prescription drug is
licensed to treat fluid maintenance and high blood pressure
disorders. Being diuretic, HydroDIURIL works by elevating salt
and water quantum that kidneys eliminate from the blood which
causes reduction in blood volume. HydroDIURIL is often referred
to as HCTZ or HTC by the medical professionals. The drug is not
approved for treating children. The generic Hydrochlorothiazide
is also being manufactured by many generic manufacturers across
the world.
Some of the specific uses of HydroDIURIL include: managing high
blood pressure/ hypertension, treating water retention–edema due
to various reasons including congestive heart failure,
cirrhosis, kidneys/renal failure and certain medication effects.
It decreases blood volume, reducing return of blood to the heart
and thus cardiac output besides other mechanisms. It is also
believed to minimize peripheral vascular resistance. The drug is
being sold both as generic and under various brand names like:
Apo-Hydro, Aquazide H, Dichlotride, HydroSaluric, Microzide and
Oretic besides HydroDIURIL.
The drug is of prescription category in tablet forms and
required to be taken strictly as directed by the physician. The
dose size is determined by the doctor depending on the
individual health of the patient. It is available at all leading
medical stores and could also be ordered or procured through
various internet websites. Some of the other drugs are
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