Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 1

What is Hydrochlorothiazide’s brand name?

Answer 1

Microzide

Question 2

What is Hydrochlorothiazide’s therapeutic category?

Answer 2

Diuretic

Question 3

What are Hydrochlorothiazide’s indications?

Answer 3

Mild to moderate hypertension

Edema

Question 4

What is Hydrochlorothiazide’s usual adult dose?

Answer 4

12.5-100 mg q day - BID

MAX: 200 mg/day

Question 5

What are Hydrochlorothiazide’s common side effects?

Answer 5

Hypokalemia, orthostatic hypotension, photosensitivity, verigo

Question 6

What are Hydrochlorothiazide’s monitoring parameters?

Answer 6

BP, weight, electrolytes (K, Na, Mg), BUN, creatine

fluid loss

Question 7

What are Hydrochlorothiazide’s available dosage forms?

Answer 7

Oral tablet: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

Oral capsule: 12.5 mg

Question 8

What are Hydrochlorothiazide’s counseling points?

Answer 8

Avoid overexposure to the sun or use of sunlamp
Take in the morning to avoid increased urination at night (do not take past 6pm if taken 2x a day)
Potential cross reactivity with sulfa allergies