Chlorthalidone was no better than hydrochlorothiazide for reducing the incidence of major renal outcomes in patients with hypertension, a secondary analysis of the randomized Diuretic Comparison ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Your kidneys may be small in size, but they play an important role in the body.

Postpartum diuretics aid recovery by managing persistent hypertension and reducing complications. Learn about their benefits ...

[38] Acute kidney failure is an unpredictable event that can occur at any time in a patient for multiple reasons (e.g., infection, kidney stones, surgery, radio contrast dye) and would lead to an ...

Some of the other diseases where diuretics are used include heart and liver failures, edema, fluid buildup in the body, and kidney disorders such as kidney stones. While diuretics are generally ...

Over time, the retention of sodium leads to crackles, peripheral edema, hepatomegaly with ascites, increased blood volume, and increased cardiac filling pressures. Although diuretics do not ...

If diuretic cannot be discontinued ... Fetal toxicity may develop; discontinue if pregnancy is detected. Hepatic impairment. Renal impairment: monitor for worsening renal function.

May antagonize, or increase risk of renal failure with diuretics (eg, loop or thiazides), ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or β-blockers; monitor closely. Potentiates digoxin; monitor levels. May potentiate ...