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Chlorthalidone

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Chlorthalidone is used to treat hypertension, Hygroton is the common brand name under the drug class called Diuretics. The recommended dosage of Chlorthalidone is 25 mg.
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Basic Medical Information
Common Brand Name Hygroton 
Drug Class Diuretics  vs 29.4% Hypertension Drugs have Diuretics
Legal Status POM (UK)  
Possible Side Effects Muscle Weakness, Dizziness, Cramps, Thirst, Stomach Pain, Upset Stomach, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Loss Of Appetite, Headache, Hair Loss 
Precautions & Contraindications Cirrhosis, Asthma, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding 
Excretion Renal  vs 38.2% Hypertension Drugs have Renal
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Route of Administration Oral  vs 82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral
Dosage 25 Mg  vs 15.2% Hypertension Drugs have 25 mg
Maximum daily dose
100 mg (124.22 mg lower than average)
vs
224.22 mg

Forms Tablet  vs 64.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet
Tablet Formulations 25 Mg, 50 Mg, 100 Mg 
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)
338.77  (13.75 lower than average)
vs
352.52

Half Life (hours)
40  (28.37 higher than average)
vs
11.63

Chemicals Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine 
Formula C14h11cln2o4s 
Melting Point (C)
179  (5.25 lower than average)
vs
184.25

Phase (solid/liquid) Solid 


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