Basic Medical Information |
Common Brand Name |
Esidrix, Hydrodiuril, Microzide |
Zaroxolyn |
Drug Class |
Diuretics |
Diuretics |
Legal Status |
Rx -only |
Rx -only |
Possible Side Effects |
Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hyponatremia, Hyperuricemia, High Blood Sugar, Hyperlipidemia, Hypercalcemia, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Photosensitivity, Weight Gain, Gout, Pancreatitis |
Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Headache, Blurred Vision, Loss Of Appetite, Stomach Upset, Diarrhea, Constipation, Muscle Cramps, Dry Mouth, Thirst, Nausea Or Vomiting, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Seizures, /abdominal Pain, Skin Rashes |
Precautions & Contraindications |
Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Angioedema, Gout, Pancreatitis, High Cholesterol, Allergies, Asthma, Hypercalcemia, Parathyroid Problems, Surgery, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Excretion |
Urine |
Urine |
|
Dosage, Usage and Forms |
Route of Administration |
Oral |
Oral |
Dosage |
25 Mg |
2.5 Mg |
Maximum daily dose |
50 mg |
5 mg |
Forms |
Tablet, Capsule, Suspension |
Tablet |
Tablet Formulations |
25 Mg, 50 Mg, 100mg |
2.5 Mg, 5 Mg, 10mg |
Capsule Formulations |
12.5 mg |
|
Oral Suspension |
50 Mg/5ml |
|
Chemical Data |
Molecular mass (g/mol) |
297.74 g/mol |
365.84 g/mol |
Half Life (hours) |
15 |
14 |
Chemicals |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
Formula |
C7h8cln3o4s2 |
C16h16cln3o3s |
Melting Point (C) |
274 C |
260 C |
Phase (solid/liquid) |
Solid |
Solid |