Diuril

Nephrotic Syndrome, Ascites, Edema + 23 more
Treatment
30 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Diuril

What is Diuril

HydrochlorothiazideThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryHydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. It is the most commonly prescribed thiazide diuretic, but its use is declining in favor of other medications like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers. Hydrochlorothiazide was approved by the FDA in 1959 and is available in combination with other medications.
Esidrixis the brand name
Diuril Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Esidrix
Hydrochlorothiazide
1959
2181

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Hydrochlorothiazide, also called Esidrix, is approved by the FDA for 30 uses including Congestive Heart Failure and Hypertensive disease .
Congestive Heart Failure
Used to treat Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in combination with Spironolactone
Hypertensive disease
Used to treat Hypertension, Essential Hypertension in combination with Spironolactone
Hypertension
Used to treat blood pressure inadequately controlled with monotherapy in combination with Irbesartan
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Used to treat Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in combination with Losartan
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Used to treat Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in combination with Spironolactone
Swollen feet or ankles
Used to treat Edema in combination with Triamterene
Ascites
Used to treat Ascites in combination with Spironolactone
Hypertension, Essential Hypertension
Used to treat Hypertension, Essential Hypertension in combination with Spironolactone
Hypertension
Used to treat inadequate control of blood pressure with monotherapy in combination with Aliskiren
Antepartum magnesium sulfate prophylaxis
Helps manage prophylaxis of preeclampsia
Hypokalemia
Used to treat hypokalemia with solo treatment in combination with Triamterene
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Used to treat Cirrhosis of the Liver in combination with Spironolactone
Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular
Used to treat Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in combination with Losartan
prophylaxis of preeclampsia
Helps manage prophylaxis of preeclampsia
Hypertension
Used to treat Antihypertensive Treatment in combination with Eprosartan
Nephrotic Syndrome
Used to treat Nephrotic Syndrome in combination with Spironolactone
Edema
Used to treat Edema in combination with Triamterene
Premenstrual tension with edema
Helps manage Premenstrual tension with edema
Therapeutic procedure
Used to treat inadequate response to treatment in combination with Spironolactone
Ascites
Used to treat Ascites in combination with Spironolactone
Hypertensive disease
Used to treat High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in combination with Losartan
Stroke
Used to treat Cerebrovascular Accident in combination with Losartan
calcium channel blockers
Used to treat calcium channel blockers in combination with Eprosartan
Sodium retention
Used to treat Sodium retention in combination with Spironolactone
inadequate response to other therapeutic measures
Used to treat inadequate response to other therapeutic measures in combination with Spironolactone
Bedrest
Used to treat Bedrest in combination with Spironolactone
Cirrhosis
Used to treat Cirrhosis of the Liver in combination with Spironolactone
restriction of fluid and sodium
Used to treat restriction of fluid and sodium in combination with Spironolactone
Edema
Helps manage Premenstrual tension with edema
Diuretics
Used to treat Hypokalemia caused by diuretics in combination with Amiloride

Effectiveness

How Diuril Affects PatientsHydrochlorothiazide helps the body get rid of extra water and salt by preventing them from being reabsorbed in the kidneys. The amount of the drug taken can range from 25-100mg, depending on the individual. People with reduced kidney or liver function should be careful when taking this drug.
How Diuril works in the bodyHydrochlorothiazide works by blocking sodium from being reabsorbed by cells in the distal convoluted tubule, a part of the kidney. It is transported to these cells by special transporters, and then moved to the lumen of the tubule. Normally, sodium is reabsorbed into these cells and pumped into the surrounding area. This creates a concentration gradient that attracts water. By blocking sodium reabsorption, hydrochlorothiazide reduces the size of this gradient and therefore the reabsorption of water.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Diuril is governed by the diagnosed circumstance, such as Antepartum magnesium sulfate prophylaxis, blood pressure inadequately managed with monotherapy and antihypertensives. The magnitude of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet, coated - Oral or Oral) as found in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Hypertension
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Antepartum magnesium sulfate prophylaxis
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Hypertensive disease
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Edema
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Diuretics
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Hypokalemia
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Cirrhosis
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Hypertension
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
calcium channel blockers
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Nephrolithiasis
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Renal tubular acidosis
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
prophylaxis of calcium nephrolithiasis
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
inadequate response to other therapeutic measures
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Stroke
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Hypertension
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Nephrotic Syndrome
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Swollen feet or ankles
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Ascites
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Diabetes Insipidus
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Congestive Heart Failure
12.5 mg, , 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.25 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 100.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 30.0 mg, 0.0125 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

Diuril Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Anuria
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Diuril.
Common Diuril Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amifostine
Major
Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.
Cyclopentamine
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Hydrochlorothiazide is combined with Cyclopentamine.
Dofetilide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Hydrochlorothiazide is combined with Dofetilide.
Fenofibrate
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Fenofibrate can be decreased when used in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydroxyzine
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Hydrochlorothiazide is combined with Hydroxyzine.
Diuril Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest toxic dose of hydrochlorothiazide in mice and rats is greater than 10g/kg. If someone has overdosed on this drug, they may experience low levels of potassium, chloride, and sodium in their blood, and should be treated with fluids, electrolytes, and oxygen to restore their health. In cases of low blood pressure, vasopressors may also be administered.

Diuril Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Diuril?

158 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Diuril for managing Cirrhosis, Edema and Congestive Heart Failure.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Congestive Heart Failure
12 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
Sodium retention
0 Actively Recruiting
Therapeutic procedure
0 Actively Recruiting
Cirrhosis
56 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Diuretics
0 Actively Recruiting
Antepartum magnesium sulfate prophylaxis
18 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 1
Swollen feet or ankles
7 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
restriction of fluid and sodium
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular
0 Actively Recruiting
Nephrotic Syndrome
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Ascites
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
prophylaxis of calcium nephrolithiasis
0 Actively Recruiting
calcium channel blockers
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypokalemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypertension
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypertension
0 Actively Recruiting
Bedrest
0 Actively Recruiting
Edema
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypertension
294 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Diabetes Insipidus
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2

Diuril Reviews: What are patients saying about Diuril?

1Patient Review
7/3/2011
Diuril for Prevention of Calcium-Containing Kidney Stones
Do not recommend. I experienced an increase in headaches and nausea after taking this for only a month, then suddenly developed severe leg and foot cramps that landed me in the ER with low sodium levels.
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Patient Q&A Section about diuril

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What type of diuretic is Diuril?

"Diuril is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of edema and hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other medications. Diuril works by increasing the amount of urine produced, which helps rid the body of excess water and salt."

Answered by AI

What is Diuril used for?

"This medication is used to lower high blood pressure in order to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps remove excess salt and water from the body by increasing urine output."

Answered by AI

How long does it take Diuril to work?

"After taking chlorothiazide, you will start urinating more frequently within two hours."

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Is Diuril a hydrochlorothiazide?

"The drugs chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide are diuretics that are used to treat nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, high blood pressure, abdominal fluid retention, heart failure, and elevated levels of calcium in the blood."

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Clinical Trials for Diuril

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