What kind of drugs are thiazides?

What are Thiazide diuretics? Thiazide diuretics are a type of diuretic (a drug that increases urine flow). They act directly on the kidneys and promote diuresis (urine flow) by inhibiting the sodium/chloride cotransporter located in the distal convoluted tubule of a nephron (the functional unit of a kidney).

What is the brand name for thiazide?

Thiazide diuretics

Generic Name Brand Name
chlorthalidone and chlorthalidone combinations Clorpres, Tenoretic, Thalitone
hydrochlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide combinations Capozide, Dyazide, Hyzaar, Lopressor HCT, Maxzide, Prinzide

Is thiazide a furosemide?

Lasix and thiazides are also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lasix and thiazides are different types of diuretics. Lasix is a type of “loop” diuretic while thiazides refer to a class of diuretics. Lasix is a brand name for furosemide.

Is Amlodipine a thiazide diuretic?

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Which is better Lasix or HCTZ?

Lasix (Furosemide) is a very effective water pill and it’ll certainly make you go to the bathroom more often. Removes water from the body, which lowers blood pressure. Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)) is a well-tolerated water pill that’s often the first-choice treatment for mild high blood pressure.

Which is better amlodipine or HCTZ?

Conclusion: These results showed that for treatment of ISH in patients aged 60 years or more, amlodipine is significantly more effective than hydrochlorothiazide in reducing sitting SBP/DBP in monotherapy, and both drugs are well tolerated.