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Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors
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Definition
: Agents that inhibit SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS. They act as DIURETICS. Excess use is associated with HYPOKALEMIA.
coordinate with DIURETICS if pertinent
Other names
Diuretics, Potassium Depleting; Diuretics, Benzothiadiazine; Thiazide Sensitive NaCl Cotransporter Inhibitors; Thiazide Diuretics; Sodium Chloride Cotransporter Inhibitors; Potassium Depleting Diuretics; Diuretics, Thiazide; Benzothiadiazine Diuretics
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
Chlorothiazide
;
Chlorthalidone
;
Polythiazide
;
Trichlormethiazide
;
Methyclothiazide
;
Bendroflumethiazide
;
Cyclopenthiazide
;
Hydrochlorothiazide
;
Hydroflumethiazide
;
quinethazone
;
captopril, hydrochlorothiazide drug combination