Hydrochlorothiazide: HydroDiuril (antihypertensives, diuretics) - a podcast by Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse & NCLEX Educator

Generic Name hydrochlorothiazide Trade Name HydroDiuril Indication Hypertension, CHF, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis, glucocorticoid therapy Action Increases sodium and water excretion and produces arterial vasodilation Therapeutic Class antihypertensives, diuretics Pharmacologic Class thiazide diuretics Nursing Considerations May cause dizziness, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, dehydration Hypokalemia can increase risk for digoxin toxicity Monitor blood pressure and intake and […]

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