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 …

Thiazides are useful in treating kidney stones and bladder stones that result from hypercalciuria (high urine calcium levels). Thiazides increase the uptake of calcium in the distal tubules, to moderately …

Jul 6, 2025 · Thiazide diuretics are an FDA-approved class of medications used primarily to manage hypertension and edema by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the …

Nov 1, 2025 · Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It is used to help reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. It may also be used for other conditions as …

Thiazide diuretics (water pills) are medications that are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure as well as the accumulation of fluid and swelling (edema) of the body …

Oct 18, 2024 · This topic will review the antihypertensive mechanisms of thiazide and thiazide-like therapy, the common side effects associated with high doses of these diuretics, and the benefits of …

Aug 7, 2024 · Thiazides are prescription diuretics (water pills). They treat fluid retention (edema) caused by certain health conditions, such as heart failure. They’re also used to treat high blood pressure. …

Oct 31, 2023 · Thiazide diuretics are mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). They are occasionally also used for heart failure.

Oct 14, 2025 · Thiazide diuretics act primarily on the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) in the kidneys. They inhibit the sodium-chloride symporter, leading to a decrease ...

Thiazide diuretics are drugs that cause both natriuresis (removal of sodium in the urine) and diuresis. Thiazide diuretics work by blocking sodium and chloride (Na/Cl) channels in the distal convoluted …