Posts tagged with: thiazide diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide is used as a diuretic and belongs to a group of drugs known as thiazide. Its function is to remove excess water from the body and reduce fluid retention (oedema). It acts by inhibiting the kidneys’ ability to retain water. This reduces the volume... [Read more]
Indapamide
Indapamide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertention) it prevents the hormone noradrenaline (norepinephrine) from constricting blood vessels, this in turn allows them to dilate. Indapamide is sometimes combined with other anti-hypertensives but is not used with... [Read more]
