chlorthalidone
| Uses | • hypertension • heart failure • edema • ascites associated with hepatic cirrhosis |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • anuria, severe sulphur allergy, symptomatic hyperuricemia, hyponatremia Drug Interactions • digoxin, lithium, NSAID, steroids |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • dizziness • vertigo • headache • abdominal pain • nausea • increases calcium • uric acid • glucose • cholesterol • triglycerides |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 12.5mg once daily |
| Monitoring | blood pressure |
| Source of Suggestion | Suggestion from clinicians (Added on August, 2015) |