Esidrix

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Related to Esidrix: hydrochlorothiazide, Zaroxolyn

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Esidrix - a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension

hydrochlorothiazide, HydroDIURIL, Microzide

Maxzide - trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic

thiazide - any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys

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This loss of minerals, such as Esidrix fluid decreases magnesium and (hydrochlorothiazide); overall blood potassium.

How the new BP guidelines affect you

The JNC 8 writers suggested doctors choose from an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI, such as Altace, Vasotec, Lotensin), angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB, such as Benicar, Diovan), calcium channel blocker (CCB, such as Norvasc, Procardia) or thiazide diuretic (such as Esidrix or Zaroxolyn).

New blood pressure treatment guidelines challenged: disagreement over key points leaves patients and doctors scratching their heads

Some commonly prescribed drugs in this class include amiloride (Midamar), bumetanide (Bumex), chlorthalidone (Hygroton), chlorothiazide (Diuril), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Esidrix, Hydrodiuril) and indapamide (Lozol).