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Hydrochlorothiazide/Hydrodiuril/Esidrix


- for edema, HTN, CHF; 
- Adult: 25-100 mg PO qd in divided doses; 
- Precautions: 
- may cause Hypokalemia, Hyperglycemia, Hyperuricemia;

- contraindicated w/ allergy to sulfonamide drugs; 
- beware of erythematous maculopapular rash; 
- Peds: <6mo: 2-3 mg/kg/24hr divided bid; >6mo: 2mg/kg/24hr divided bid; 
- Hydrochlorothiazide & Amiloride (Moduretic) 
- for HTN and CHF; Adult:1-2 tab PO qd;

- contraindicated w/ diabetes mellitus and renal failure; 
- Hydrochlorothiazide & Spironolactone / Aldactazide 
- for edema (CHF, cirrhosis);

- HTN; 
- Adult: 25-200mg each component per day in divided doses; 
- may cause hyperkalemia 
- Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene (Dyazide / Maxzide);

- for edema (CHF, cirrhosis); 
- HTN; Dose: Dyazide:1-2 capsules PO qd/bid; 
- Maxzide: 1 tab/day; 
- can cause hyperkalemia