What is hydrochlorothiazide tablet also called?
Disease description:
Today, I went to the hospital for a medical consultation, and the doctor prescribed hydrochlorothiazide tablets for me. What is hydrochlorothiazide also known as?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Tan Bo
Hydrochlorothiazide tablets—also known as dichlorothiazide—are diuretics used effectively in the treatment of various edematous conditions, heart failure, and hypertension. However, long-term or high-dose use of this drug readily causes potassium loss; therefore, exogenous potassium supplementation or combination therapy with potassium-sparing diuretics is recommended to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
