Quinethazone@-Thiazide and related diuretics
Drug Name:
Quinethazone@-Thiazide and related diuretics
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Thiazides and related diuretics include- Bendroflumethiazide, Benzthiazide, Chlorthiazide, Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydroflumethazide, Indapamide, Methyclothizide, Metolazone, Polythiazide, Quinethazone, Trichlormethiazide Refer Hydrochlorthiazide- Thiazide and related diuretics
Indication:
Edema, hypertension
Thiazides and related diuretics include- Bendroflumethiazide, Benzthiazide, Chlorthiazide, Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydroflumethazide, Indapamide, Methyclothizide, Metolazone, Polythiazide, Quinethazone, Trichlormethiazide Refer Hydrochlorthiazide- Thiazide and related diuretics
Adverse Reaction:
Refer Hydrochlorthiazide
Contra-Indications:
Refer Hydrochlorthiazide
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication:
Edema, hypertension
Dosage: Adults- 50 to 100mg once daily.
Occasionally 50mg twice daily. 150 to 200mg daily may be necessary infrequently.
Patient Information:
Thiazide diuretics
1. May cause GI upset, may be taken with food
2. Drug will initially increase urination which should subside after a few weeks, take early during the day or as directed
3. Notify physician, if muscle pain,weakneess or cramps, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, excess thirsr, tiredness, drowsiness, increased heart rate or pulse, diarrhea, or dizziness occurs
4. May cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight). Avoid prologed exposure to the sun and other ultraviolet light. Use sunscreens and wear protective clothing until tolerance is determined
5. May increase blood sugar levels in diabetes
6. Do not drink alcohol or take other medications without physicians approval, this includes nonprescription medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough,hay fever or sinus
7. Do not interrupt , discontinue or adjust the dose, even if feeling well.
Follow physicians instruction regarding missed dose.
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Thiazides and related diuretics include- Bendroflumethiazide, Benzthiazide, Chlorthiazide, Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydroflumethazide, Indapamide, Methyclothizide, Metolazone, Polythiazide, Quinethazone, Trichlormethiazide Refer Hydrochlorthiazide- Thiazide and related diuretics
Pregnancy and lactation:
Refer Hydrochlorthiazide