HYDROCHLOROTHIZIDE (DRUG STUDY)

Name of Drug Mechanism of Indications Contraindications Adverse Reactions Nursing Responsibilities

Action
General Name:  inhibits sodium indicated in the . Who should not take  Monitor signs of
 lightheadedness
hydrochlorothiazid chloride management HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE?
e transport in the of hypertension either  sympathectomy.
fluid, electrolyte, or
,
distal as the sole therapeutic  diabetes. acid-base imbalances,
 eye pain,
Brand Name: convoluted agent, or in including dizziness,
 increased activity of the
Microzide tubule. More combination with other  vision
parathyroid gland. drowsiness, blurred
sodium is then antihypertensives.
Classification: excreted in the  high cholesterol. problems, vision, confusion,
Diuretics kidney with  a type of joint disorder  yellowing of the hypotension, or
Dosage: 50 mg accompanying due to excess uric acid
skin or eyes muscle cramps and
Frequency: OD fluid. in the blood called gout.
Route: PO Pharmacological  low amount of weakness. Report
(jaundice),
effects begin in magnesium in the excessive or
about 2 hours blood.  pale skin,
prolonged symptoms
after an oral  easy bruising,
dose, peak in 4 to the physician.
hours, and lasts  unusual
for about 6 to 12 bleeding (nose,  Assess dizziness and
hours. weakness that might
mouth, vagina,
affect gait, balance,
or rectum),
and other functional
activities.

 Assess blood pressure

periodically and
compare to normal
values