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Pharmacology -
Hydrochlorothiazide |
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How does hydrochlorothiazide change potassium homeostasis? |
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Hydrochlorothiazide can result in decreased potassium levels. |
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How does hydrochlorothiazide change magnesium homeostasis? |
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Hydrochlorothiazide can result in decreased magnesium levels. |
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Can hydrochlorothiazide be used in patients with renal insufficiency? |
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Hydrochlorothiazide is not effective as an antihypertensive in patients with
a creatinine clearance of less than 50 ml per minute. |
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How does hydrochlorothiazide change serum calcium levels? |
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Hydrochlorothiazide can result in increases in the calcium level. |
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How does hydrochlorothiazide change uric acid metabolism? |
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Hydrochlorothiazide is associated
with hyperuricemia. |
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What is the mechanism of hydrochlorothiazide? |
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Hydrochlorothiazide increases the water in sodium excretion resulting in a
decrease in blood pressure. |