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Diuretics (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

People often call diuretics their “water pills”. Diuretics are used to get rid of excess fluid in the body, to improve the symptoms of heart failure, and to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This group of medicines includes chlorthalidone (Hygroton®), furosemide (Lasix®), hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril®), indapamide (Lozide®), metolazone (Zaroxolyn®). (English) Colour

Catalogue Number:
262764
Body Location:
  • Blood, Heart and Circulation
Diagnosis and Therapy:
  • Drug, Fluid and Nutrition Therapy
Disorders and Conditions:
  • Heart Diseases,
  • Hypertension
Keywords:
  • Heart,
  • Pressure,
  • Blood,
  • Hypertension,
  • Stroke,
  • High,
  • Failure,
  • Excess,
  • Fluids,
  • Diuretics,
  • Cardio
Demographic:
  • Adults,
  • Older Adults
Program:
  • Cardiac Services
Format:
Booklet
Revision Date:
December 14, 2023
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