hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diureticWhat it's for
HTN first-line, mild edema
Nursing considerations
- The classic cause of the confused hyponatremic elderly patient — watch Na
- Raises glucose and uric acid
- Sunscreen — photosensitivity
Key side effects
📈 Watch
Na, K, glucose
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
