Therapeutic Classification: antihypertensives, diuretics
Pharmacologic Classification: thiazide diuretics
BEERS REMS
Absorption: Poor (1020%) after oral administration.
Distribution: Distributed into extracellular space; crosses the placenta and enters breast milk.
Half-Life: 12 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: hypotension
Derm: photosensitivity, rash
EENT: blurred vision
Endo: hyperglycemia
F and E: hypokalemia, dehydration, hypercalcemia, hypochloremic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, hypovolemia
GI: anorexia, cramping, hepatitis, nausea, PANCREATITIS, vomiting
Hemat: thrombocytopenia
MS: muscle cramps
Neuro: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness
Drug-drug:
Lab Test Considerations:
IV Administration: